2024 Illinois State Fair
Local
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months ago
Fighting food insecurity

Processor says more resources exist than you know of

Farmers Market - produce
Local
3 months 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
3 months ago
Discussions about potential regulations on hemp begin

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

Farm
3 months ago
‘Technical glitch’ means farmers’ market coupons for seniors are no good — for the moment

It’s not yet known when the glitch may be fixed and the coupons can be used again

AgeLinc Logo
Local
4 months ago
AgeLinc: Don’t use Senior Farmers’ Market coupons

AgeLinc: Funding delay is to blame

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
4 months ago
Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans

New requirements mandate state pay for a greater share of program

Soybeans damaged by dicambra herbicide
Agriculture
4 months ago
U of I drones detect soybean damage from Dicamba Drift at microscopic levels

High-tech cameras mounted on drones make detecting damage from the herbicide less difficult than before

IL State News
4 months ago
IDOT: Busiest roadside mowing period underway statewide

Schedule timed to protect pollinators; stay alert for workers, equipment