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State Senator Doris Turner (right) watches a community gardener tend to her plot at the Illinois State Fairground Community Garden. She tasted a freshly-grown pea plant.
Local
1 month ago
Bloom where you’re planted; Celebrating a bumper crop of community gardens in Illinois

“It reminds us where our food comes from, encourages healthy lifestyles, and creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together.”

Route 66 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Local
1 month ago
‘Miles of Smiles’ this year’s Illinois State Fair theme

“Miles of Smiles” celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
National
1 month ago
Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid

Other jurisdictions receiving a one-year, cost-share delay are Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon and the District of Columbia.

A steak-eating competition was held Tuesday in Springfield.
Local
1 month ago
Route 66 Road Trip Caravan brings high-steaks challenge to Springfield

Three men in Springfield were challenged to eat 4.5 pounds of steak, shrimp, a baked potato, salad and a roll — all in one hour.

A scene at the station where SNAP users can swipe their EBT card for Link Match vouchers at the Logan Square Farmers Market in Chicago (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Molly A. Wallace)
IL State News
1 month ago
Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them

Changes to SNAP eligibility are cutting benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents and hurting small farmers who support them.

Halved peach with bright orange flesh and red pit on a metal platter, surrounded by whole peaches in a still life setting.
Local
1 month ago
Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Illinois’ summer produce season

Instacart reports on how summer produce preferences in Illinois compare with the rest of the country.

Friends raising beer mugs in a toast at a bar or restaurant, foam on top and warm lighting in the background.
Local
1 month ago
Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar

The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack’s.

Legends Entertainment sign with large white letters and a curved yellow 'ENTERTAINMENT' banner beneath it against a blue sky.
Local
2 months ago
New entertainment facility set to open in Springfield in July

Legends Entertainment is located south of Scheels Sports Park and two hotels.