Governor Rauner Signs Legislation to Increase Convenience for Illinois Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, August 13, 2018 — Gov. Bruce Rauner signed bills today to increase Illinois seniors’ access to high-speed internet and provide more convenience with...
Illinois State Fair: Celebrating Life in Illinois’ Rural Counties
From the State Fair, we talk with Bill Jennings & Richland County Fair Queen, Samantha Trout, as the Counties celebrate their day at the...
Illinois’ Growing Wine Industry
From Springfield: Over the last 15 years, the number of Illinois wineries has grown nearly ten-fold. This growth has added to communities availability of...
President Trump Addresses the National Farm Bureau Convention
From Nashville: President Trump makes an address on agriulture, trade deals and the value of the American farmer to the nation's economy.
President Trump's remarks...
Expanding Illinois’ Corn Exports, and Limiting Federal Regulations
From Decatur: With agriculture being the largest industry in the state, with Illinois being one of the leading corn producers in the nation, we...
New Laws to Aid the Growth of Illinois’ Farmers Markets
From Springfield: Recently, Gov Rauner signed into law two bills that relax regulations on those selling items at farmers markets. We hear what these...
Illinois’ Growing Exports of Soybeans to Asian Markets
From the Farm Progress Show in Decatur: We speak with Mark Albertson, of the Illinois Soybean Assn., and learn how the changing diet in...
Gov Rauner, Ag Director Poe Cut Ribbon at State Fair...
State Fair Grounds, Springfield -- With a bit of fanfare that is typical of such formal events, Gov Rauner and Illinois Agriculture Secretary, Raymond...
Illinois Department of Labor inspects all rides at State Fair
SPRINGFIELD - In the wake of a recent fatal accident on a carnival ride in Ohio, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) wants to assure...
Illinois State Fair Officials Say This Year’s Fair Will Be Among...
Springfield - Members of the Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Depart of Natural Resources, briefed the press today on a series of events...
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Historian Mark DePue: Preserving Illinois’ Oral History
From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library: We talk with historian and fmr military officer, Mark DePue on his work of conducting indepth oral history...