Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Illinois Fire Prevention week, marking the 148th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 and providing state fire officials with the … Read More

Investors’ heads are spinning because of a slew of conflicting headlines related to the U.S.-China trade talks. CNBC gives a breakdown at the link. (CNBC

Even though it’s been a few weeks since National Farm Safety and Health Week, the Illinois Department of Agriculture director hopes the message to heed cautiously during harvest season has … Read More

Up and down the mid-Atlantic coast, sea levels are rising rapidly, creating stands of dead trees known as ghost forests. The water is gaining as much as 5 millimeters per … Read More

Illinois farmers and ranchers in a number of counties may be able to shield themselves from a big tax hit after severe weather forced them to sell off their livestock. … Read More

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $251 million to upgrade rural electric systems in 13 states. … Read More

China is still open to reaching a partial trade deal with the U.S., an official with direct knowledge of the talks said, signaling that Beijing is focused on limiting the … Read More

Following the 2020 U.S. Census, a priority for many county governments will be the requirement to redraw district boundary lines. Data gathered from the U.S. Census will show population changes. … Read More

With the rising popularity of CBD products, farmers are growing hemp. Some see it as a way to ride out President Trump’s fight over trade. Others fear it may not … Read More

Governor JB Pritzker’s office received a fund from the Small Business Administration. A total of $700,000 will be used to grow Illinois exports. This will help Illinois small businesses expand … Read More