Looking Ahead After Governor Bruce Rauner’s State Of The State Address
The proposals in Governor Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address Wednesday ranged from right to work zones to more education funding.
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USDA Targets Salmonella In Chicken Wings And Other Poultry Parts
Chicken wings and ground turkey may become safer if the U.S. Department of Agriculture passes new standards to limit the presence of salmonella. According to government reports, poultry products cause more food-borne illness deaths than any other commodity.
Lawmakers Criticize College Of DuPage President’s Buyout
College of DuPage trustees took a vote to approve a $763,000 severance deal for President Robert Breuder.
Department of Energy Faces Push Back After Cancelling FutureGen
The Illinois coal industry is not happy with the federal government’s decision to stop funding a clean-coal project in Illinois.
Monsanto Inches Closer To Biggest Biotech Launch In Company’s History
To counter a “super weed” epidemic plaguing farmers, agribusiness giant Monsanto is steadily moving forward on the introduction of its next major wave of genetically engineered crops. But – citing environmental and sustainability concerns – critics argue that step forward is actually a substantial leap back.