Farmer Mark Mueller looks over a field he’s turning back into native wetlands.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Today’s headlines: Illinois Republicans are glad the state is getting sued over a new law that changes how candidates are selected for elections. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s office is patting itself on the back for keeping people enrolled in Medicaid coverage. In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how some farmers in the…