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1 week ago

“Everything Local” theme of ag conference in Springfield

Annual conference fills BOS Center.

1 week ago

A connection between the farm and needy Illinoisans

IL Department of Human Services and Feeding Illinois announce Farm to Food Bank Capacity Grants.

Tomatoes spilled on Interstate 55 in Springfield Monday.

2 weeks ago

Farm to freeway: Produce spill covers I-55 in Sangamon County

No one was hurt. Just tomatoes.

rural healthcare

2 weeks ago

Providers say feds’ new rural health care grants to Illinois won’t cover Medicaid cuts

State received second-smallest grant among neighboring states.

2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips of Effingham County.

3 weeks ago

Miss Illinois County Fair Queen selected

Phillips described the moment her name was announced as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen as “surreal. I didn’t think my name would even be called,” she said.

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19 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.

19 hours ago in Features, Trending

3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game

It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs

This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.