Illinois environmental advocates are working to strengthen their connections with lawmakers and communities across the state while the legislature is in recess.
The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed.
Starting on Independence Day, the National Weather Service predicts temperatures to reach a peak of 94 degrees with increased humidity.
Specialty producers exporting to China have been hit just as hard as soybeans and beef. But they often have fewer alternative markets for their crops, worsening the impact of retaliatory tariffs.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.