"Bruce,' the grand champion steer at the Illinois State Fair, shown by Kadie Hummel (right).
Agriculture
4 months ago
A steer named Bruce is the star of the Illinois State Fair

He means scholarship money for Kadie Hummel of Cabrey, Ill.

Illustration of what in 2024 was a proposed agreement between ADM and the EPA.
Agriculture
4 months ago
EPA issues order after ADM carbon sequestration leaked into other areas

The substances leaked into an unauthorized area near the Decatur plant in July of last year.

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Local
4 months ago
Teen dead after farm-related accident near Virden

Authorities believe Kiel suffered an accident while using some equipment outside of Virden and was pronounced dead around noon.

IL State News
4 months ago
JB sees a big 2026 for IL Dems

Wednesday was Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair.

Agriculture
5 months ago
Let the Illinois State Fair begin!

Costello touts infrastructure; Stratton eyes slushy, corn

The event also highlighted the university’s growing educational footprint, including a surge in enrollment.
Agriculture
5 months ago
U of I leaders celebrate youth, agriculture, and community at Ag Day 2025

On display during Ag Day were projects across hundreds of categories — from robotics and engineering to livestock and nutrition.

Agriculture
5 months ago
Stick around for this attraction

Ag director Costello lauds artist Sarah Pratt: “Year after year she churns out an amazing sculpture.”

IL State News
5 months ago
Bomb threat mars Texas Dems’ visit to Illinois

Guv defends IL maps as TX plans its own.

Local
5 months 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
5 months ago
‘Adventure Awaits’ at the 2025 Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 7-17.