Hemp production drops slightly in 2020
SPRINGFIELD – Industrial hemp production declined slightly in 2020, the second year of legalized production in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that...
Pritzker calls for $15 million loan program to assist areas hit by record-high gas prices
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced a low-interest loan program Tuesday to help alleviate the unprecedented financial burden from soaring utility costs for certain...
Federal funds expected to feed one million Illinois children
(The Center Square) – Beginning next month, one million Illinois children will receive federally funded food benefits, valued at $110 million per month.
In the coming...
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands Thursday to those with Cancer, Diabetes +
CHICAGO - Beginning Thursday, more residents statewide will be eligible to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the news,...
Illinois education officials look to waive standardized tests this spring
(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Board of Education is awaiting word on a request to waive Spring 2021 assessments across schools.
State Superintendent...
Man suffering from hypothermia after leaving scene of accident near Dwight, in cold for six hours
DWIGHT – A man is recovering this week after being out in the cold for nearly six hours, found in a snowbank suffering from...
