An appeals court has reversed state regulators’ approval of a permit for the Illinois portion of an 800-mile, high-voltage transmission line, setting up a possible fight at the state’s Supreme…

Rep. Halbrook attended the ribbon cutting for the new Pana Elementary School. The event was a culmination of a nearly two year long, $24 million, 65,000 square foot construction project….

Illinois’ first crop yield forecast for 2024 is out. Here’s what is expected for corn, soybeans, and winter wheat crops across the state. https://www.wjbc.com/2024/08/13/usda-releases-first-crop-yield-forecast-for-2024-in-illinois

The typical Illinois homeowner now pays roughly $5,055 in property taxes, more than double the national average. These high tax rates place an unfair burden on Illinois families who are…

A new state law signed this month makes official Shelby County’s ability to create and manage a county volunteer rescue squad to assist first responders in emergency situations. State Representative…

96% of Illinois farms are family-owned and we’d like to keep it that way. We can help farm families keep their land and livelihoods for generations to come by reforming…

Registration is open for Illinois Learn to Hunt’s Deer 101 fall workshops. These free, in-person events are designed to help new deer hunters get started in the sport. https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisLearnToHunt/posts/pfbid0YzfYpKWY9Wjvy7J7JXerPWjjeUcyN8A5Ci4imDAuLZii1VFDcc5nNghnpnYZXEaGl

The Illinois State Fair kicked off yesterday and runs through August 18. Here are some tips to keep in mind if you’re headed to the fairgrounds this year. https://www.wcia.com/news/organizers-share-reminders-as-illinois-state-fair-begins

Applications for vote by mail ballots are now available for the November 5 General Election. Those on the permanent vote by mail list will receive their ballots automatically on September…

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has reached an agreement to secure a new professional licensing system for individuals whose careers require a license to work in Illinois….