Articles filed under Illinois
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Rick Heidner: 2026 candidate for Illinois GovernorFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Rick Heidner is a Republican running for Illinois Governor.
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Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal dataFeb 26, 2026 2:46 pm - Two bills introduced in the House would require companies to tell consumers when their personal data is used in price setting. Known as algorithmic pricing, the practice has come under fire recently for anticompetitive tactics.
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Farmers share cover crop experiences in Illinois Extension panelFeb 10, 2026 8:30 am - University of Illinois Extension is offering a virtual panel on cover crops featuring farmers from different regions of Illinois.
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New Focus on the Future meetings to help Illinois agriculture community build, sustain farm legacyFeb 07, 2026 9:37 pm - University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Farm Bureau are partnering for a series of events to help farmers and landowners build, sustain, and share their farm's legacy.
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Illinois Extension Crop Management Conference equips agriculturalists for upcoming growing seasonFeb 07, 2026 9:10 pm - University of Illinois Extension's online-only Crop Management Conference allows attendees to plan and strategize for the upcoming farming season from the comfort of their homes.
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Gamblers placing fewer wagers in Illinois since new tax imposedFeb 07, 2026 2:00 pm - Gamblers are placing far fewer bets with Illinois sportsbooks since the state imposed a per-bet tax on online wagers last year.
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Embrace nature’s snowy season with Illinois Extension ‘Four Seasons’ winter webinarsJan 29, 2026 2:02 pm - The "Four Seasons Gardening" webinar series offers nature-inspired activities and gardening tips for the winter season.
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‘Wily and Wild Animal Invaders’ webinar explores environmental impact of invasive wildlifeJan 29, 2026 1:31 pm - The University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free webinar, "Wild and Wily Animal Invaders," on March 19 to explore the history of non-native wildlife species in Illinois and efforts to protect local ecosystems and economy.
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High court rejects challenge to wind-generated transmission line, but funding challenges remainJan 25, 2026 9:04 am - Developers of a proposed massive transmission line that would bring wind-generated electricity from western Kansas to Illinois and other Midwest states cleared a legal hurdle Friday when the Illinois Supreme Court rejected a challenge to their state permit.
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Ten cold-weather safety tips to help keep you and your family safeJan 22, 2026 9:54 pm - Winter weather can be dangerous, bringing an increased threat of frostbite and hypothermia. The American Red Cross offers 10 steps people can follow to help them stay safe. And don’t forget your pets.