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Rep. Yolanda Morris, D-Chicago, speaks at a committee meeting considering her rideshare unionization bill. House committees passed over 200 bills out of committee this week. Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert.
IL State News
3 months ago
Rideshare driver unionization, human composting bills among 264 to advance

Bill on cost of prison mail advances as state cracks down on contraband.

Sangamon County Fair
Entertainment
3 months ago
Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday

A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Local
3 months ago
‘Girl Brunch’ combines fun, fundraising for BGCCIL

The organization is launching Girl Brunch, a “high-energy women’s event” combining shopping, brunch, and a sing-along dance party.

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
3 months ago
Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills to clear committee

More than 150 measures have moved thus far as House deadline approaches.

A farmer applies fertilizer to his field.
Agriculture
3 months ago
Rising fertilizer costs could negatively effect local famers

If prices continue to rise, this could cause a problem in next year’s growing season.

Food Scene
3 months ago
Celebrating Illinois food

St Louis’ Clementine’s ice cream wants to sell “boozy” flavors in Illinois.

Cows on the Little Brown Cow Dairy farm in Delavan. (Provided by Terry Hoerbert, Little Brown Cow Dairy)
Agriculture
3 months ago
Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warnings

As federal support wavers, Illinois farmers and lawmakers face hurdles with their agenda.

The Town & Country Shopping Center on MacArthur Blvd. has a new owner.
Local
3 months ago
New life for Town and Country?

MacArthur Blvd. strip mall has been sold. Also: Burgers!

Food Scene
3 months ago
Gas prices continue rising, food truck businesses feel the strain

“We typically prepare for it, but with them skyrocketing so quickly, it was something that kind of hit us the wrong way,” Cohn said.