Farm
6 hours ago
Illinois political candidates’ day on the farm
Pritzker: Bailey, a farmer, has done nothing for farms.
3 days ago
From a Route 66 milkshake, to a jalapeno lemonade: Food, glorious food, at the Illinois State Fair
Visitors have the chance to name a "Golden Abe Award" in the People's Choice category.
4 days ago
Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair
Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.
4 days ago
Budzinski hears from Illinois farmers facing tough economy
“What’s critical too is if they have a federal partner in Washington, D.C. that invests in these types of programs,” said Budzinski.
4 days ago
Senate committee defeats Durbin’s $200M farm bill amendment aimed at rural healthcare
The amendment would have provided rural hospitals with $8 million in federal grants. Overall, the grants would have totaled $200 million a year.
5 days ago
The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.
3 weeks ago
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak first tied to Taco Bell restaurants now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.
3 weeks ago
8 cases of cyclosporasis confirmed in Sangamon County
408 cases are reported statewide according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
3 weeks ago
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey.
3 weeks ago
ADM appoints Jeff Rowe as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Rowe will oversee ADM's commercial businesses, R&D efforts and global manufacturing.
4 weeks ago
Pilot seriously injured in aircraft crash in rural Champaign County
The Sheriff's Office added that the pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft and was taken to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
4 weeks ago
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but a federal official who was briefed on the investigation and not authorized to discuss it told The Associated Press it was Taylor Farms of Salinas, California.
