What We’re Hearing From Illinoisans In The Know
Illinois Newsroom holds Listening Sessions across the state to hear what’s top of mind for community
Farmers Cheer Year-Round E15, But Impact Won’t Be Immediate
President Donald Trump’s administration will “unleash the power of E15,” allowing the 15 percent gasoline-ethanol blend to be sold year-round. The…
Illinois Tightens Flu Shot Requirements For Health Workers. But Who’s Enforcing It?
A new Illinois statute aims to boost flu shot rates among healthcare workers by making it harder for employees to decline the vaccine. Lawmakers say…
More Illinois Schools Have Access To High-Speed Internet, But Some Still Suffer Without It
Access to high-speed internet stops about seven miles east of both Nippersink School District 2 and Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157, according to Tom Lind.
Candidates Struggle To Sway This Moderate First-Time Voter
A notable percentage of voters remain undecided or say they’ll vote for a third party candidate. Aaliyah counts herself among the “undecideds.”
Gynecologists cheer FDA decision to expand HPV vaccine to older adults
Gynecologists hope the federal Food and Drug Administration’s decision to approve human papillomavirus vaccine for older adults could protect more…
Ask The Newsroom: In Deciding On Judge Candidates, Does Party Affiliation Matter?
Two competitive judicial races for circuit court are on the ballot in Champaign County this year, which doesn’t happen often.
NAFTA Replacement May Help Wheat And Dairy, Keeps Much The Same For Ag
Farmers and agriculture groups are digging through the details of the new North American trade deal, called the United States Canada Mexico Agreement,…
Where Do Illinois Candidates Stand On Student Debt?
Illinois Newsroom asked the candidates running for Congress in the 13th District (where Martin lives) what they plan to do about the issue if elected.
It’s (Not) All In The Family: Outside Help Needed As Farm Operations Grow
Michael McEnany always knew he wanted to be a farmer. Both of his grandfathers were, and he “always loved tagging along with my Grandpa Ed.” Both of his…
Cannabis-Derived Drug Gains Full Federal Approval, Some CBD Reclassified
There’s good news for hemp growers across the U.S. who are preparing for harvest. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration removed some cannabidiol, or…
Little Rock Nine Member Talks About Desegregation, Mental Health In Galesburg
Knox College, in Western Illinois, honored a civil rights icon with a doctorate degree during its convocation in September. Elizabeth Eckford was one of the
Why Your Sense Of Smell Could Be A Clue To Alzheimer’s Disease
Your sense of smell may give doctors early clues as to whether you’ll deal with Alzheimer’s disease. Since there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease,…
When Insurers Deny Mental Health Coverage, Families In Crisis Struggle Even More
When Matthew Timion needed to get his son treatment for mental illness, he did not anticipate it would be so hard to get the insurance company to pay…
Farm Bill Deadline To Pass Without Extension, Against Wishes of Influential Groups
Congress has spent weeks trying to meld the House and Senate versions of the next farm bill into one agreeable piece of legislation. Left in the balance…
Ask The Newsroom: The State Of State Parks
Recently, we received a question from Mark Porter, who wanted to know more about the state of state parks in Illinois.
From Plants To Panels: Solar Debate Plays Out In Fields Around Illinois
Rural counties are facing a lot of heat over Illinois’ booming solar power development. The big push started in late 2016 when the state legislature
