While there is an old saying that corn should be “knee-high by the 4th of July”, modern farming practices have developed that allow corn to grow much taller by Independence Day. Depending on when it was planted, many Illinois cornfields may have plants reaching well over 7 […]
As summer reaches its peak, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has provided some helpful tips on how to avoid sunburn, heat exhaustion, and injury from water-related incidents. The IDPH offers the following safe swimming tips to prevent drowning and other water risks: This time […]
Applications are now being accepted for the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program through September 30, 2025. OSLADis a state-funded program that provides financial assistance to local administrations for both acquiring and/or developing land for various projects, including parks, nature areas, and outdoor recreation […]
Last week, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office announced the distribution of nearly $18 million in Public Library Per Capita Grants to 639 public libraries across the state. The grants, awarded annually, help libraries support valuable resources and services to their communities. Funding amounts are determined […]
Legislation that seeks to address the unchecked influence and harmful practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was signed into law on July 1. House Bill 1697 puts an end to spread pricing, prohibits PBMs from steering patients to their own preferred pharmacies, and requires that 100 percent […]