According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $874.68 on back-to-school shopping. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-sales-tax-holiday-2024-dates-back-to-school/3513041

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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….