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3 weeks ago

Grant program could bring fresh food options to Downtown Springfield

Awards available for independent grocers, food co-ops and corner stores.

3 weeks ago

Illinois refinery helping United lower emissions with sustainable aviation fuel

Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery celebrated by Pritzker, company leaders.

Students from the FFA chapter at Central A&M high school helped feed farmers.

3 weeks ago

FFA students feed hungry farmers

The lunch bags contained pork burgers, chips, a cookie and trail mix. A bottle of water was also included.

3 weeks ago

Illinois launches low-interest grain storage loan program for farmers

The announcement comes as farmers struggle with high operating costs, tariffs and an unpredictable market.

The price of a gallon of diesel fuel Tuesday, September 15 at a Road Ranger station near the Capitol Media Group studios in Springfield.

4 weeks ago

Pritzker declares Illinois a diesel disaster area, but fuel retailers are wary

Executive order allows broader use of tax-exempt, red-dyed diesel.

4 weeks ago

Federal grant slowdown stymies fresh food nonprofit, Budzinski

Budzinski is frustrated that the administration delays or even revokes grants: "I think that's illegal."

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Springfield events in November include holiday markets, circus and Route 66 centennial celebration

FILE - A holiday tree at the Old State Capitol

Springfield residents will have several events to look forward to in November, including holiday shopping, family entertainment and a celebration marking 100 years of Route 66.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.