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Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois ends landmark ‘Eat.Move.Save.’ program, impacting over 1 million residents and 200 jobs

The decision comes as federal funding for SNAP-Education was cut, despite data showing the program’s proven impact.

Local
1 year ago
Cannabis dollars up for vote

Posey: Help is available for unsuccessful applicants.

Local
1 year ago
Your 2025 fair queen is the hostess at the state fair

Johnna Fulcher, 20, is an ISU student majoring in marketing and minoring in agriculture.

Local
1 year ago
‘Adventure Awaits’ at the 2025 Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 7-17.

Two of the livestock being raised, and potentially sold, by "Pandarosa Ranch" in Dawson.
Local
1 year ago
Pandarosa Ranch, where cute calves and cozy stays come together

“We’ve tailored this ranch to create really cute, hairy, differently colored calves for hobby enthusiasts or people with small acreages who want to start their own program or perhaps get a cute calf as a pet.”

2024 Illinois State Fair
Local
1 year ago
Illinois State Fair unveils enhanced security measures for 2025 event

With the 2025 Illinois State Fair set to kick off August 7, organizers are introducing new security measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fairgoers. In partnership with the Illinois State Police, the Fair is implementing stricter policies, especially around the Grandstand area

Eggs in processing plant
Farm
1 year ago
Study finds familiar foods key to boosting plant-based egg purchases

“We wanted to measure consumer perception beyond simple yes or no answers,” Kim said. “The vignette allowed us to isolate the effects of price, setting, and product format.”

Farm
1 year ago
Fighting food insecurity

Processor says more resources exist than you know of

Farmers Market - produce
Local
1 year ago
Farmers’ market vouchers can be used by seniors again, but no new vouchers are being issued yet

Vouchers issued last week can now be used, but AgeLinc says they can’t issue any new vouchers at the moment

Cannabis plants
IL State News
1 year ago
Discussions about potential regulations on hemp begin

The first of many public discussions on hemp regulations in Illinois was held

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