“We have enough (money in our road fund) here so that we could make some sort of pause,” said Pritzker.
Proposal would dilute strict laws which sponsor says have outlived their usefulness.
More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.
Grammy-winning reggae artist brings decades of music, positivity, and humanitarian work to Springfield.
The House passed legislation allowing year-round E15 ethanol fuel sales nationwide, with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski serving as a Democratic lead on the bipartisan bill.
“There’s no way around it, and it just seems like it’s just going up and up and up,” Garecht said.
The Old Capitol Farmers Market returns for its 27th season Saturday in downtown Springfield, featuring about 80 vendors, live music and family activities from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fourth and Adams streets.
Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses.
Students at Ridgely Elementary School were recognized during a special assembly celebrating young artists selected in the annual Illinois State Fair Postcard Contest.
The Illinois Product Farmers Market officially opened its 2026 season Thursday evening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.