The Battle for Illibuck, a wooden turtle trophy exchanged between the two teams when they play, will be one of the most high-stakes clashes in recent history.
On display during Ag Day were projects across hundreds of categories — from robotics and engineering to livestock and nutrition.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat and billionaire, has welcomed the Texas lawmakers to his state but said he has not financially supported them.
An alert on the Federal Aviation Administration website said all United flights destined for Chicago were halted at their departing airports.
Citizen Pacha says of upper-level staff turnover: “Rats fleeing a sinking ship.”
Ag director Costello lauds artist Sarah Pratt: “Year after year she churns out an amazing sculpture.”
Guv defends IL maps as TX plans its own.
Two men used a fraudulent credit card to purchase gift cards.
The donations were supported by a community fundraising drive held in June.
“This law addresses a real problem by cutting red tape and making state government work better for the people it serves.”

