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Monday, August 5, 2024
Celebrate Farmers Market Week with Fresh, Local Foods!

National Farmers Market Week celebrates local agriculture and the dedicated farmers who bring us fresh produce and goods. This week, stop by your local farmers market to savor seasonal flavors…


Sunday, August 4, 2024
It’s Snack Time!

On this day in 2004, popcorn was named the official state snack food of Illinois. Celebrate by popping up and enjoying a batch! ?


Friday, August 2, 2024
CornBox Innovations

Illinois researchers are using the CornBox to do experiments on response to nitrogen fertilizer in corn and connecting the living plants with sensors and imaging. https://agupdate.com/illinoisfarmertoday/news/crop/illinois-researchers-play-with-innovations-in-the-cornbox/article_16876eec-5075-11ef-9718-67d5aa36850a.html


Thursday, August 1, 2024
Halbrook: IEPA Will Fund Replacement of Lead Service Lines in Shelbyville

The City of Shelbyville is among 17 communities that will get financial assistance replacing lead water lines. State Representative Brad Halbrook today announced that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will…


Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Lockdown Impact on Illinois Students Lingers

A new study from the University of Illinois System says only about one-fourth of all public-school students are back to pre-pandemic performance levels in English language arts while even fewer…


Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Stay Safe in this Week’s Heat

We’re looking at some uncomfortable and potentially dangerous temperatures across Illinois over the next few days. Make sure you know how to protect yourself from heat-related illnesses: https://ready.illinois.gov/hazards/extremetempshot.html


Saturday, July 27, 2024
Unclaimed Property Auction Coming to the State Fair

A Rolex Oyster watch, Mike Singletary and Troy Aikman football cards, uncut sheets of money and many rare coins are just a few of the items available for bidding at…


Friday, July 26, 2024
Illinois Goes to the Olympics!

The 2024 Summer Olympics are getting underway in Paris! Athletes will compete in 32 sports and 329 medal events. 27 Olympic athletes and 9 Paralympic athletes from Illinois will represent…


Friday, July 26, 2024
Protect Yourself at the ATM

The FBI is warning Illinois residents of a rise in incidents of “jugging” where a victim is robbed after withdrawing money from an ATM. Here’s how you can protect yourself….


Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Meet Rep. Halbrook’s New District Legislative Assistant

There’s a new face in Representative Brad Halbrook’s Effingham district office to help area residents with state related issues and concerns. Dallas Bear will be on hand full time in…