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American agriculture deeply rooted in nation’s 250-year-old history
By PHILIP NELSON Illinois Farm Bureau President There is perhaps nothing more quintessentially American than our great nation’s agricultural heritage. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our independence, we should stop for a moment during our cookouts and pool parties to reflect on the farm families who have fed, fueled and helped build this…
Read MoreRising protein demand puts more pork on plates
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek As Americans want additional meat-based protein in their diets and diverse culinary experiences, pork is being plated on more tables across the country. Total pork consumption in the US this year is estimated to total 21.9 billion pounds, up about 185 million pounds from 2025, according to USDA. The department is…
Read MoreISVMA Encourages Illinois Pet Owners to Stay Informed About New World Screwworm While Emphasizing Risk Remains Low
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) is encouraging pet owners to learn the facts about New World screwworm and take simple preventive measures to protect their animals, while emphasizing that the parasite remains rare in the United States and should not be a cause for panic. New World screwworm is a…
Read MorePrediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets
byMaggie Dougherty CHICAGO — Prediction market Kalshi, which offers trades on everything from the World Cup top goalscorers to the winners of the reality show Love Island and the 2028 Democratic primary, sued Illinois on Tuesday, June 23, over its latest push to regulate sports bets on the platform. The most recent move in the…
Read MoreAddicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’
byCasey TonerandMaggie Dougherty This story is a collaboration between Capitol News Illinois and Illinois Answers Project. Editor’s note: Some individuals in this story are identified only by first name and last initial at their request to allow them to speak openly about their addiction without fear of reprisal for actions taken when gambling. CHICAGO — When…
Read MoreNew Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1
byJenna SchweikertandUIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR) A law taking effect July 1 will raise the age at which older drivers must take a driving test to renew their license. The 2025 law, titled the Road Safety and Fairness Act, also creates a process for immediate family members to report cognitive or physical health declines to…
Read MoreIllinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom
byBen Szalinski Data released Wednesday, June 24, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Illinois’ payment error rate for food assistance continues to grow with federal penalties set to take effect in about a year. The data shows Illinois made errors on 14.7% of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments in federal fiscal year 2025. That…
Read MoreIn the Shawnee: Alpha-gal syndrome poses threat to southern Illinoisans as tick population surges
By Kristin Borchers & Riley Sembler | Saluki Local Reporting Lab for Capitol News Illinois MURPHYSBORO — Amanda Allen Hall meticulously plans every meal. She avoids restaurants. Spending time outdoors requires careful consideration, a painful reality for the former hiking enthusiast since she developed alpha-gal syndrome eight years ago. A mere step outside leaves her…
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