With deer hunting season underway in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding hunters about the importance of testing harvested deer for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and other members of the deer family. […]
Every fall, pumpkins are the center of the season, from front porch decorations to delicious pies, but did you know Illinois is one of the nation’s leading pumpkin producers? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Illinois produced approximately 533 million pounds of pumpkins in […]
Despite extreme temperatures and days of rainy weather, the 2026 Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair attracted a combined total of more than one million visitors for the second consecutive year. The Illinois State Fair welcomed nearly 715,000 visitors, marking the third-highest attendance total […]
As Illinois farmers face rising operating costs, the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) has launched a new pilot loan program aimed at helping farmers expand their on-site grain storage capacity. The program is expected to offer loans at a low interest rate of 2% to help farmers […]
Following months of opposition to plans to eliminate mental health services at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced it will preserve 25 of the facility’s 75 inpatient psychiatric beds. While Senate Republicans say the decision to […]
Illinois families and businesses continue to face elevated electricity costs, prompting Senate Republicans to renew their call for policies aimed at improving affordability, strengthening grid reliability, and expanding energy generation. Beginning October 1, Ameren Illinois customers saw their electricity supply prices remain approximately 24 percent higher […]
October is recognized as Manufacturing Month, providing an opportunity to highlight Illinois’ manufacturing history and the industry’s significant role in the state’s economy. According to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), manufacturing employs more than 660,000 men and women across Illinois and generates an annual economic impact […]
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is now accepting applications for its FY27 Small Equipment Grant Program, which provides funding to help fire departments and emergency medical service providers purchase needed equipment. Eligible fire departments, fire protection districts, township fire departments and not-for-profit […]
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is sharing information about the first-ever Illinois Product Expo in Chicago, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum on the East Campus of the University of Illinois Chicago. The Expo is […]
Unused and expired medications can pose serious risks when they are left sitting in our homes. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., gives Illinois families a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unwanted […]