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Rotating Crops for a More Resilient Garden
By Emily Swihart, Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension As the growing season approaches, final plans are being made for home gardens. What to plant and where to plant are big questions that require multiple levels of consideration. What to plant requires an analysis of what the intended use is, what the growing space can…
Read MoreRural retreats: Meander the fields, help with chores or just breathe the fresh air during a stay at an Illinois farm
By KIM HILL Illinois Farm Bureau Partners Enjoy sleeping in a grain bin, riding in a combine or gathering eggs from a chicken coop for the freshest omelet you’ll ever taste. If these bucolic happenings sound perfect, it’s time for an overnight stay at an Illinois farm. Meet three Illinois farms offering a variety of…
Read MoreTri County Antique Club accepting scholarship applications
Three $500.00 Scholarships will be presented to the recipients from among the Calhoun, Jersey and Southwestern High Schools.
Read MoreDemand, HPAI drive record egg prices
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Consumers are experiencing the highest egg prices in history driven by increased demand and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which could keep the market elevated for a while.
Read MoreBuy a fishing license and make an investment in conservation
When anglers purchase an Illinois fishing license, they’re paying for more than fishing privileges for the year. They’re investing in conservation, education, and economic activity all over the state.
Read MoreState of Illinois recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Confidential hotline and text line offers support, art contest raises awareness of gambling issues Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Lottery, and the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Illinois and are highlighting ways the state is working to prevent gambling disorder and…
Read MoreIllinois Secretary of State’s Office launches portal to determine if Illinoisans need a REAL ID
Reiterates That Not All Illinoisans Will Need a REAL ID Before May 7 Enforcement Begins Announces the Creation of ‘REAL ID Saturdays’ Beginning This Weekend To accommodate the recent surge in demand, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias introduced a new designated “Get A REAL ID” portal on the homepage of its website – www.ilsos.gov –…
Read MoreDavidsmeyer calls for end of taxpayer-funded health benefits for illegal immigrants
Last Wednesday, the Illinois Auditor General released the results of an audit of the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors and Adults program, which showed that the State of Illinois has already spent over $1.6 billion in taxpayer funds on health benefits for illegal immigrants.
Read MoreJerseyville Public Library announces temporary construction shutdown
As you may have noticed when driving past the corner of Pearl and Liberty streets in Jerseyville lately, an impressive construction project has been in the making for the past several months.
Read MoreIDNR seeking summer instructors for 2025 urban fishing program clinics
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for instructors for 2025 summer fishing clinics at locations throughout Illinois for the department’s Urban Fishing Program. Fishing instructors are the department’s boots on the ground at free clinics hosted in communities throughout Illinois. These are temporary positions not to exceed six months, making them…
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