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Fresh food

2 weeks ago

Grant program could bring fresh food options to Downtown Springfield

Awards available for independent grocers, food co-ops and corner stores.

United Airlines plane in Chicago

2 weeks ago

Illinois refinery helping United lower emissions with sustainable aviation fuel

Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery celebrated by Pritzker, company leaders.

Students from the FFA chapter at Central A&M high school helped feed farmers.

2 weeks ago

FFA students feed hungry farmers

The lunch bags contained pork burgers, chips, a cookie and trail mix. A bottle of water was also included.

Grain bin

2 weeks ago

Illinois launches low-interest grain storage loan program for farmers

The announcement comes as farmers struggle with high operating costs, tariffs and an unpredictable market.

The price of a gallon of diesel fuel Tuesday, September 15 at a Road Ranger station near the Capitol Media Group studios in Springfield.

2 weeks ago

Pritzker declares Illinois a diesel disaster area, but fuel retailers are wary

Executive order allows broader use of tax-exempt, red-dyed diesel.

3 weeks ago

Federal grant slowdown stymies fresh food nonprofit, Budzinski

Budzinski is frustrated that the administration delays or even revokes grants: "I think that's illegal."

Illinois pumpkin farm

3 weeks ago

Pumpkin patches and apple orchards ready for busy fall season

Cooler weather brings more visitors as fall season continues.

Corn Crop September, 2024

3 weeks ago

Corn yields may be lower in 2026 thanks to rain, summer heat

Nice weather allowed for early planting, followed by rain and heat later on.

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