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By Peter Hancock Capital News Education officials from five statewide organizations are pushing for fundamental changes in the way student achievement is measured each year and how schools are held accountable for meeting the state’s academic standards. In a new report entitled Vision 2030, organizations representing local school boards, superintendents, principals, district business officers, and…

As the holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and bargain hunters are gearing up to find the best deals online, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers to remain vigilant against potential online threats. “Throughout the year, IDOR, members of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and other state tax administrators all work together…

As technological innovation continues to advance, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources cautions hunters to be mindful of rules and best practices surrounding the use of technology in the field. This includes the use of drones for recovering wildlife, artificial intelligence for reviewing hunting laws, and e-bikes to access hunting sites.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds firearm deer hunters that mandatory check stations will be open this year in counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected.

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Illinois State Conservationist Tammy Willis announced a statewide funding opportunity for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The submission deadline for CSP-IRA applications to be considered in fiscal year (FY) 2025 is January 10, 2025.

I am trying to clear out my freezer, and I pulled a chuck roast that I could not decide what to do with. So I googled recipes for chuck roast, and found this recipe for “Best Ever Roast Beef”. I made it in my slow cooker, and while I would not call it the Best Ever,…