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Rice crop
Agriculture
11 months ago
U of I researcher leads groundbreaking development in rice breeding

A rising global population with growing economic power means demand for high-quality grain will continue to increase, making efficient and cost-effective breeding programs essential.

Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer
Sports
11 months ago
U of I quarterback Luke Altmyer named to Manning Award watchlist

The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl to honor the college football achievements of Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning.

National
11 months ago
Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans’ redraw of US House maps

Texas House Democrats said in a statement that attorneys have told them they must return to the state to “build a strong public legislative record” for an upcoming legal battle against a new map.

IL State News
11 months ago
IL Republicans say momentum, values, are on their side

State GOP chair Kathy Salvi: “Through our hard work in all 102 counties, we brought Trump’s numbers to within single digits” in Illinois.

Governor JB Pritzker signs several union-backed bills at the Springfield AFL-CIO headquarters.
Local
11 months ago
On Republican Day at the State Fair, Pritzker signs workers’ protection bills at Springfield union office

Labor leaders and Democrats claim President Trump is trying to do away with worker protections.

David Jordan is wanted by Illinois State and Gibson City Police.
Crime
11 months ago
Manhunt continues for 70-year-old suspect in shooting of two officers in Gibson City

The deputy, a six-year veteran, sustained gunshot wounds to the left knee and arm. The GCPD officer, on the force for one year, was hit in the left hip.

Agriculture
11 months ago
Horse dead after accident during state fair harness racing

An accident happened Wednesday during harness racing.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly, right, and investor Howard G. Buffett, participate in a news conference on human trafficking Wednesday in Decatur.
Crime
11 months ago
State Police, other law enforcement form human trafficking enforcement group

The Illinois effort is being funded in large part by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

Chicago Police squad car
Crime
11 months ago
Prosecutors won’t charge Chicago officers who fired nearly 100 times during a deadly traffic stop

The shooting that killed Dexter Reed, a Black man, raised questions about the use of force and the role of tactical officers who were involved.

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

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