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Buzzy phrases like “regenerative agriculture” and “precision farming” are gaining traction among younger farmers. But implementing newer farm practices can require education and training.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Monday he has not spoken to House Speaker Michael Madigan about a series of federal inquiries. That’s despite reports that investigators appear to be targeting the speaker's inner circle.
The Champaign City Council will vote Tuesday evening on a resolution allowing a local agency to continue its work with refugees, in keeping with a recent executive order from the White House.
1 million of the world’s 8 million plant and animal species are under immediate threat of extinction, at rates possibly hundreds of times faster than historical extinction rates, according to a report from the United Nations. But there’s some good news in Illinois.
What happens when politicians use their clout to benefit their campaign donors? That’s the issue Rockford is dealing with right now, as news broke last week that State Senator Dave Syverson used his influence to steer the city toward a casino investor he had business ties with.
