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...
“Cannabis Czar” Toi Hutchinson on Building Illinois’ Marijuana Industry
January 2, 2020 - Toi Hutchinson, a former state senator who was a leader in passing the bill that legalized marijuana use...
Promoting Locally Grown Foods
We speak with two representatives of a coalition promoting locally grown produce. Will hear why they say the trend in farmers markets and food...
The Explosive Growth of Illinois’ Wine Industry and Economic Impact
We talk with Cynthia Fleischli, Executive Director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners' Association. Over the last 15 years, the Illinois wine industry...
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...
Drought’s Affect on Grain Elevator Operators and Illinois’ Economy
As nearly all Illinois counties are declared an agricultural disaster, we talk with Jeff Adkisson of the Illinois Grain and Feed Association. We...
One-on-One with SIUE’s John Caupert, on Testing the Limits and Benefits...
SIUE, Edwardsville - We hear from John Caupert, Executive Director, National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), which works on Advancing Biorenewables Research.
Ethanol has...
Gov Pritzker Removes John Sullivan as Agriculture Director
We will note that most of the information we have on John Sullivan's removal comes from Rich Miller at The Capitol Fax....
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...
Drought and Funding Challenges Facing Illinois Agriculture
From Auburn: We talk one-on-one with Gary Niemeyer, Chairman of the National Corn Growers Association. We about the challenges of the on-going drought on...
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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...