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Agriculture
1 year ago
Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?

Detasseling corn used to be a rite of passage for some young people in the Midwest. Jason Cope, co-founder of farm tech company PowerPollen, thinks it’s essential to mechanize arduous tasks like detasseling.

Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago
Local
1 year ago
ComEd execs joked Madigan co-defendant was ‘double agent,’ utility’s former top lawyer testifies

Mike McClain’s job recommendations weren’t bribes – or even improper, witness says.

Business
1 year ago
Federal government hands out $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects including Springfield project

In Illinois, nearly $160 million will go toward consolidating Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s tracks through Springfield.

Local
1 year ago
Illinois man awarded military honors including Purple Heart, Bronze Star at Governor’s Mansion

Chase Wilhelm recognized for ‘selflessness and heroism’ in response to Jan. 28 attack on base.

Local
1 year ago
Illinois Flag Commission received almost 5,000 entries for new state flag

The state flag has not had a major redesign since 1915.

Crime
1 year ago
Madigan co-defendant warned ComEd CEO not to ‘provoke a reaction from our Friend’

In ex-speaker’s trial, former utility exec calls Madigan’s apparent involvement in contract talks ‘unusual’

Local
1 year ago
IL AG Raoul reminds families to check sex offender registry before Trick or Treat

As of October 2024, there were more than 34,000 registered sex offenders listed on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry

Local
1 year ago
The results are in! The winner of $10,000 is……

Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator, hosted a pitch competition.

Local
1 year ago
Guv: Racism, sexism part of Trump brand

Pritzker working hard for Harris

Food Scene
1 year ago
From chef-crafted entrees to vegan delights, Legacy Pointe Eatery serves up a diverse menu

“We try to find different ways to do some things and make as much as possible from scratch,” – Owner Dustin Coons