Articles filed under Illinois
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Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budgetJun 05, 2024 6:32 pm - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed the state’s $53.1 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, the largest in state history. The signing caps months of work — and tension — among top Democratic leaders in Springfield and within the governor’s office.
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Suburbs face new dilemma with fate of grocery tax in their handsJun 03, 2024 2:33 pm - The Illinois legislature’s decision to eliminate the state’s 1% grocery tax, but allow cities and villages to replace it with a 1% tax of their own, is receiving mixed reviews from suburban leaders.
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Illinois' use of license plate readers amounts to 'dragnet surveillance,' lawsuit allegesJun 03, 2024 10:39 am - A lawsuit accuses Illinois State Police and state officials of operating an unconstitutional “system of dragnet surveillance” through license plate-reading cameras that track motorist’s whereabouts.
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Keep agriculture safety a priority with tips from Cultivating Caution webinar seriesMay 31, 2024 7:25 pm - The Cultivating Caution webinar series helps people find ways to plan safety precautions into daily routines.
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Discover strategies for addressing mental health challenges in the agricultural communityMay 22, 2024 10:27 pm - Mental health and substance use issues are widespread. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a ment...
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Explore how starting at the soil can strengthen production at Dudley Smith Farm Field DayMay 22, 2024 3:36 pm - Soil health and quality play a significant role in the nutritional value of pastures and cover crops, determining grazing strategies and sustainability. Attending the U...
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Farmers share real-life experiences of using edge-of-field conservation practicesMay 22, 2024 11:15 am - GALESBURG, Ill. — When it comes to farming, experience is often the best teacher. This June, producers can get answers to their questions about installing edge-of-field...
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Suburban mayors ask state legislature to boost their share of income taxMay 21, 2024 4:26 pm - Suburban mayors are calling on the Illinois General Assembly to restore the local share of state income tax to levels first agreed upon 55 years ago, before cuts began in...
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Illinois Extension: Help track Asian longhorned ticks, an invasive pest that threatens livestockMay 21, 2024 3:33 pm - URBANA, Ill. — The invasive Asian longhorned tick, which can pose a health risk for humans, animals, and livestock, has been found in Illinois for the first time. Reside...
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With the launch of The Negaunee Opportunity Fund, Openlands secures $3 million for strategic land acquisitionMay 21, 2024 12:17 pm - Openlands recently announced the creation of The Negaunee Opportunity Fund with a $3 million gift from The Negaunee Foundation. The fund will support Openlands’ land ac...