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1 week ago

LLCC agriculture professor honored

Bill Harmon was honored by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education.

2 weeks ago

Illinois unveils roadmap to lead the future of food and biomanufacturing

State’s first-in-the-nation Alternative Protein Task Force releases landmark blueprint.

Jerry Costello II, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, speaks at a Christian County farm alongside Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and Cameron Joost, assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The group discussed the impact of tariffs on Illinois farmers in an October visit. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

2 weeks ago

Illinois ag director says Trump trade policies are ‘crushing’ farmers

Jerry Costello II says latest aid package insufficient; warns of long-term impact.

Charlie Radman, a corn and soybean farmer, stands for a photo on the land his family has owned since 1899, near Randolph, Minn., Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)

2 weeks ago

Trump wants to keep farmers happy with cash. They’re still worried about the future

"It’s a bridge. It’s not the ultimate solution we’re looking for," said Charlie Radman, a fourth-generation farmer who grows corn and soybeans on the land his family has owned near Randolph, Minnesota, since 1899.

Evan Hultine was elected to a second term as Illinois Farm Bureau's Vice President.

3 weeks ago

Illinois Farm Bureau members elect officers

Phillip Nelson and Evan Hultine are familiar names to Illinois Farm Bureau members.

3 weeks ago

Pork Producers make food bank donation for holidays

More than fifty tons of processed pork will help make the season bright.

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Restaurants announced for Legends Entertainment Complex

Legends Entertainment, near the new Scheels Sports Park, remains under construction.

Construction on the complex continues.

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Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.

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Kwanzaa brings communities together

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.