Illinois Lawmaker Wants Clearer Labeling For Sesame
Around 150,000 children have an allergy to sesame, a study from Northwestern University shows. A proposal at the Illinois Statehouse could help parents and children avoid foods with the ingredient.
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Ask The Newsroom: What Are Champaign And Urbana Doing To Create More Affordable Housing?
Illinois Newsroom has been covering the struggle to find affordable housing around the state. The lack of funding to build housing for people with low-incomes is one challenge. But city governments can influence where and how housing is built through their zoning rules.
Demand Grows For Marijuana Cultivation Courses In Illinois
More colleges are beginning to offer classes in growing and handling marijuana as demand for such skills from growers and dispensaries increases.
Illinois Law Streamlines Zoning Process For Wind Farms
Gov. J.B. Pritzker predicts growth in wind-energy development after signing a law streamlining zoning rules.
Farmers Using More Conservation Techniques Despite Lower Enrollment In Federal Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recently released 2017 Census of Agriculture data show the amount of land in the largest federal conservation programs has decreased nationwide and in many Midwest and Plains states. But that doesn’t mean farmers are ignoring soil health, nutrient runoff or erosion problems.
