Articles filed under Illinois
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Prevent plant crop insurance claims up in southern IllinoisJul 08, 2025 1:01 pm - It is a heavy year for prevent plant crop insurance claims as some farmers, especially in southern Illinois, struggled to find a planting window as the calendar neared July.
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Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increasesJul 06, 2025 3:47 pm - Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget reduced funding for programs serving homeless people by more than $14 million from the previous year.
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Six ways to reduce powdery mildew on zinniasJul 02, 2025 5:29 pm - Zinnias sometimes get a white powdery mildew that stunts growth. The fungus overwinters in debris.
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State’s gasoline tax hike goes into effect Tuesday; here’s what it could cost youJun 30, 2025 4:29 pm - The state’s motor fuel tax is increasing by nearly 3% beginning Tuesday, bringing the state’s gasoline tax rate to 48.3 cents a gallon and costing the average driver an estimated $6 more a year.
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‘Hidden gem’: Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destinationJun 30, 2025 9:45 am - A growing number of visitors are discovering southern Illinois as a travel destination amid a recent effort to entice more people to visit for the summer season.
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History walks and porch talks return this summer to state historic sites in SpringfieldJun 24, 2025 12:41 pm - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources presents free outdoor summer events in Springfield combining history and healthy activity. Walking tours and porch talks explore local Black history, architecture, the Underground Railroad, and women's rights.
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Aging farm workforce raises concerns about future of U.S. food supplyJun 12, 2025 6:04 pm - The aging farm workforce and lack of new farmers entering agriculture is causing a leadership succession crisis, threatening food security. Investing in people and reducing regulations is key to securing the industry's future.
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How ComEd is planning to help customers who are struggling to pay electric billsJun 12, 2025 7:34 am - Financially struggling ComEd customers can get grants of up to $500 to pay their energy bills under a new program.
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Illinois ‘chicken bill’ aims to boost small poultry farms, expand access to their productsJun 10, 2025 12:44 pm - A bill that would lift long-standing restrictions on small poultry farmers in Illinois, reducing red tape and transforming the way local farmers process and sell their products, is heading to the governor.
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Weather, disease challenge Illinois’ strawberry growersJun 05, 2025 12:07 pm - Weather conditions and disease have created challenges for Illinois strawberry producers, with one grower losing most of their early crop to a greenhouse disease and frequent rains impacting yields.