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Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors Hosts 8th Annual Partners for Pets Event
Locally-owned Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors (CBBR) is encouraging people to consider a sweet, not scary, addition to their families this Halloween. The REALTOR group will be hosting its 8th annual Partners for Pets event on October 5. The Howl-O-Ween Open House event is open to the public and will take place from 10 a.m. until…
Read MoreSun-Times seeks dismissal of defamation suit centered on Trump Tower reporting
By Jerry Nowicki Capital City News In a case testing the limits of a state law designed to protect citizen participation in government, the Chicago Sun-Times is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to dismiss a defamation suit filed against it by a former state official. Mauro Glorioso, a former chair of the Illinois Property Tax…
Read MoreHigh court: Smell of burnt cannabis is not cause for warrantless vehicle search
By Hannah Meisel Capitol city news Law enforcement officers in Illinois cannot rely on the smell of burnt cannabis alone to justify searching a vehicle without a warrant, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. The decision was unanimous, though Justice Lisa Holder White did not take part in it. Writing for the court, Justice…
Read MoreIllinois Supreme Court rulings address FOID seizures, hospital room privacy
By Peter Hancock and Hannah Meisel Capital City News The Illinois Supreme Court last week vacated a lower court ruling and reinstated a statute that authorizes the state to revoke a person’s Firearm Owners Identification card once they’ve been charged with a felony, even if they haven’t yet been convicted. The case involved Aaron and…
Read MoreTake a Fall Road Trip to Southwest Illinois
Hop in the car and take a road trip to southwest Illinois this fall and discover stunning fall color drives, scenic and historic guided tours, adventures in u-pick orchards and spectacularly spooky haunted sites. When it comes to Fall, the Great Rivers & Routes region has more than its share of fun, adventure and relaxing…
Read MoreFarmers continue to dream big with small budget
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek High interest rates, elevated input costs and falling commodity prices create barriers for farmers to adopt innovation, but some Illinois producers said you can still dream big with a small budget.
Read MoreThe Forest Comes Alive in The Nature Institute’s Enchanted Forest
Get ready to unleash your inner goblin at The Nature Institute’s spooktacular evening of Halloween magic! Mark your calendars for October 18th from 6 to 9 pm for the Enchanted Forest—where the only thing scary is how much fun you’ll have! This fall festivity is a non-frightening adventure perfect for families with little monsters who…
Read MoreGood Growing: They’re not just in spring: Fall blooming bulbs
By Ken Johnson, Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension When it comes to bulbs, this time of year, much of our attention is focused on getting ready to plant spring-blooming bulbs, and rightfully so. From crocus and daffodils to tulips and alliums, these plants provide a burst of color early in the year before many…
Read MoreFarmers State Bank Earns Induction into Banking Hall of Fame
Farmers State Bank is proud to announce its induction into the Institute for Extraordinary Banking™ Hall of Fame. This award comes after receiving the Institute’s highest award last year as the 2023 Most Extraordinary Bank of the Year. This recognition highlights the bank’s continued commitment to excellence in community banking and solidifies its position as…
Read MoreConcerns of low river levels rise into harvest
By DANIEL GRANT The U.S. agriculture sector is facing a familiar issue as it begins to either store or ship crops coming out fields this harvest. A recent run of dry conditions in the Midwest, particularly in the eastern Corn Belt, caused water levels on the Mississippi River and key tributaries to decline since July.…
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