Vilsack: Ag Census Serves as a ‘Wake-up Call’

February 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Vilsack: Ag Census Serves as a ‘Wake-up Call’

By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The number of farms and farmland in the U.S. continues to fall, as the average age of farmers ticks higher. USDA’s…

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With budget proposal and fiery address, Pritzker paints himself as progressive pragmatist

February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on With budget proposal and fiery address, Pritzker paints himself as progressive pragmatist

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – In delivering his annual State of the State and budget address on Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker…

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Budget reaction: Retailers, municipalities critical of Pritzker’s proposed tax changes

February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Budget reaction: Retailers, municipalities critical of Pritzker’s proposed tax changes

By ALEX ABBEDUTO, COLE LONGCOR  & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday…

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Pritzker to call for health insurance reforms in State of the State address

February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker to call for health insurance reforms in State of the State address

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker plans to take on the state’s health insurance industry this year by calling…

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IDPH Issues Updated Standing Order Allowing Schools to Administer Medications to Counter Opioid Overdoses

February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on IDPH Issues Updated Standing Order Allowing Schools to Administer Medications to Counter Opioid Overdoses

School nurses and other trained personnel will be able to administer naloxone, other opioid antagonists SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has…

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State Awards Funding for Route 66 Enhancements

February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on State Awards Funding for Route 66 Enhancements

Heritage Corridor Destinations has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Office of…

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Aqua Illinois: Communities Eying Potential Rate Increase

February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Aqua Illinois: Communities Eying Potential Rate Increase

By Karen Haave Water and sewer bills for Will county residents served by Aqua Illinois will be going up if the company’s proposed rate hike…

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Gaming Board Reports $1.5B in ’23 Revenue

February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Gaming Board Reports $1.5B in ’23 Revenue

At the Illinois Gaming Board’s first meeting of the year, it reported that state and local governments earned more than $1.5 billion in tax revenue…

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Locals Honored for Travel Excellence

February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Locals Honored for Travel Excellence

Heritage Corridor Destinations was honored for travel marketing excellence by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration at…

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Pritzker proposes over $2B in spending growth, backed by tax increases for corporations, sportsbooks

February 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker proposes over $2B in spending growth, backed by tax increases for corporations, sportsbooks

By JERRY NOWICKI  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Editor’s note: This story will be updated with more information on the budget and reaction from lawmakers.  SPRINGFIELD…

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