Here’s how an Illinois farm boy went on to advocate for farmers through a 42-year career in ag association work and become an ...

The Wetlands Protection Act was discussed in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly last year but failed to get traction or make it to the House and Senate floors, partly due to budget ...

Congresswoman Mary Miller meets Illinois Farm Bureau President Phil Nelson to discuss agriculture economy and support for producers in 2026 priorities.

In an effort to elevate rural communities, Illinois Farm Bureau partnered with county Farm Bureaus (CFBs) to award 30 Rural Development Grants totaling $120,000 to support local projects across the ...

How the award got started back in 1925, and how a new group of Illinois farm organizations is helping sustain the program.

The Illinois Farm Bureau is a big deal for folks involved in farming and living in the countryside across Illinois. It’s not just about planting and harvesting; it’s a whole network that supports ...

The Freeport School Board has announced plans to implement a Reduction in Force, or RIF, due to financial hardships placed upon the school district. At their meeting on March 3rd, the Board stated ...

Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce's Agri-Industry Hall of Fame has two new members.

Long waitlists to obtain mental health care may shorten if supporters of a mental health board are successful during the March 17 primary election. A wide range of community leaders, along with every ...