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Madison County farmer invests in next generation of ag leaders
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek With one of his final gifts, the late Gene Daiber is planting seeds for the next generation of agriculture leaders in the St. Louis metro area. As part of Gene Daiber’s estate plan, a generous gift to the IAA Foundation will be awarded over the next 10 years, supporting scholarships for…
Read MoreGood Growing – Nature by Design: Naturalistic Landscapes
By Chris Enroth, Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension In recent years, landscape design trends have migrated toward naturalistic aesthetics- a style that equally prioritizes ecological function, native plant selection, and beauty. For some, this may seem like an abrupt turn from the more familiar formal landscape design often employed in home landscapes. However, a…
Read MoreJacksonville Center for the Arts signs option to purchase Illinois Theater
In furtherance of its quest to create a multipurpose civic center with performing arts capabilities, the Jacksonville Center for the Arts Board has recently signed an exclusive option to purchase the historic Illinois Theater from owners Mark and Emily Hughes. “The Illinois Theater is iconic. It is historic. It is a jewel in the crown…
Read MoreRecent aerial applicator crashes draw attention to safety
By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Summer skies fill with planes and helicopters in rural Illinois every summer as corn and soybean fields need crop protection. However, the risk to aerial applicators was magnified last month with four crashes within eight days in Illinois. An applicator plane crashed near the Ogle County Airport in Mount Morris along…
Read MoreProposed rail merger raises competition concerns
By LYNDSAY JONES FarmWeek Some transportation groups are skeptical and some ag groups are seeking more information about the implications of a planned merger between rail rivals Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. DTN reported both companies’ boards of directors unanimously agreed to a deal July 29 in which Union Pacific will acquire Norfolk Southern for…
Read More2025 Jacksonville Memorial Hospital 5K/10K Race Oct. 18
Online registration is open for the longest-held annual running race in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Memorial Hospital 5K/10K presented by Gatorade kicks off at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, on the campus of the nonprofit hospital, 1600 W. Walnut Street, Jacksonville.
Read MoreThe Edwardsville Arts Center prepares for the 11th Annual Edwardsville Art Fair
Get Ready to Celebrate Creativity at the 11th Annual Edwardsville Art Fair. Join us for an unforgettable weekend as the Edwardsville Art Fair, proudly produced by the Edwardsville Arts Center, returns for its 11th year! From September 26th to 28th, Edwardsville’s beautiful City Park will transform into a vibrant hub of artistic expression, community spirit,…
Read MoreMemorial Health appoints Dr. Ted Clark as Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer
Ted Clark, MD, MPP, has been named Memorial Health’s senior vice president and chief clinical officer, effective August 4, 2025.
Read MoreRegulation Changes for Portable Tree stands and Trail Cameras on Rivers Project Property
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, is announcing a policy change regarding the use of portable tree stands, ground blinds, and trail cameras on Rivers Project property. Hunters will now be permitted to temporarily place such equipment on public lands throughout the duration of the Missouri and Illinois deer seasons. Portable hunting…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – August 14, 2025
With school starting soon, there are many parents struggling to come up with interesting sack lunches. Kids can get tired of the same old lunch every day, or parents may want healthier lunches that will actually get eaten. So, I am asking for any suggestions for school lunches to share with my readers. Please send…
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