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Up in smoke: Adams County hemp farmer destroys harvest ahead of new regulations

With sweeping new state rules on hemp taking effect next Wednesday, some Western Illinois farmers say they are left with crops they can no longer legally sell.

Adams County, IL · 2d
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Endangered wildlife thriving at Meredosia solar farm, study says

A field study at the Morgan Solar arrays near Meredosia reveals endangered Illinois chorus frogs and regal fritillary butterflies are thriving.

Meredosia, IL · 2d

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Edwardsville Unemployment Rate Dips To 3.1 Percent In September 2026, Alton's Mark Also Drops To 4.2 Percent

EDWARDSVILLE - Unemployment fell in September 2026 across Madison, St. Clair, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin counties, as well as Edwardsville, Alton, Granite City and East St. Louis, while the Illinois portion of the St. Louis metropolitan area added 500 jobs compared with a year earlier. The declines were part...

Edwardsville, IL · 3d
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Missouri Farmers Wrestle with Higher Costs

This story is a product of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an independent environmental reporting network covering America's largest watershed. Sign up for the Desk’s newsletter here. On a farm in Pike County, Missouri, Christopher Hudson harvests corn and soybeans for as long as the day...

Missouri · 3d
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Illinois announces designated economic development ‘opportunity’ zones; three in region

The state of Illinois received approval for 240 tracts of land to be included in the Opportunity Zone 2.0 federal program.

Illinois · 1d

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Sunraycer Renewables Acquires 325 MW Solar Portfolio From Apricus Energy In Illinois And Missouri

Sunraycer Renewables, an independent power producer backed by Crayhill Capital Management, has acquired two utility-scale solar projects totaling 325 megawatts of alternating-current capacity from Apricus Energy. The transaction expands Sunraycer’s development pipeline into Illinois and Missouri while strengthening its presence within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) electricity market.

New Madrid County, MO · 1d

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New Ollie’s store in Hannibal draws crowds on opening day

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A new bargain store in America’s Hometown is already drawing crowds, welcoming more than 100 customers within its first hour of opening Wednesday morning. The new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, located at 230 Huck Finn Shopping Center in Hannibal, officially opened its doors Wednesday, attracting shoppers from across the Tri-States.

Hannibal, MO · 4d

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Northeast Missouri eighth graders explore future careers at Hannibal career fair

HANNIBAL, Mo.— More than 200 eighth-grade students from nearly 20 schools across Marion and Ralls counties got a firsthand look at potential career paths during a career fair in America’s Hometown. Students had the chance to explore a variety of industries through hands-on experiences and conversations with local...

Hannibal, MO · 1d

My Journal Courier

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Pittsfield fronts $200,000 to clear JBS Milling site for rental housing

Pittsfield is fronting about $200,000 in TIF funds to clear the dilapidated JBS Milling site for a Damon Properties housing development.

Pittsfield, IL · 3d

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Adams County real estate transfers Oct. 26-30

Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Quincy IL Land Investment, LLC of Fayetteville, Ariz., sold a restaurant...

Adams County, IL · 5d

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Agriculture Continues to Shape the Jacksonville Region’s Future

For many people, agriculture begins at the grocery store. In the Jacksonville region, it begins much closer to home. It starts with the farms that grow corn and soybeans across Morgan and Scott counties. It continues through the seed companies developing new crop varieties, equipment dealers helping farmers adopt precision technology, businesses that transport and process agricultural products, and the schools and community organizations preparing the next generation of workers. It also reaches families who have lived and worked on local farms for generations, as well as residents who benefit from the economic activity those farms create.

Jacksonville, IL · 5d

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Girls Night Out celebrating 16 years of supporting small businesses in Pittsfield

The 16th annual Girls Night Out will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at more than 20 downtown Pittsfield businesses.

Pittsfield, IL · 5d

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Sunraycer buys 325MWac solar projects in Illinois and Missouri

US-based independent power producer Sunraycer Renewables has acquired two utility-scale solar projects totalling 325MWac in Illinois and Missouri from Apricus Energy. Apricus Energy is a joint venture (JV) between NOVI Energy and Osaka Gas USA, established in 2021 to support renewable infrastructure growth across the US. The purchase includes the...

Missouri · 4d

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Walgreens pharmacies in Burlington and Fort Madison have been sanctioned by the state for negligence with regard to Temporary closures and customer service

Walgreens Pharmacies in Burlington and Fort Madison have been sanctioned by the state for negligence with regard to temporary closures and customer service. The Iowa Board of Pharmacy’s says the Walgreens store in Burlington temporarily closed in October of last year due to a shortage of pharmacists and sent customers prescriptions to a Walgreens in Fort Madison but failed to communicate that to the public, customers, or even store staff. According to the board the exact same set of difficulties occurred when the Walgreens Pharmacy in Fort Madison temporarily closed in November of last year due to a reported lack of staff. Each of the stores was fine $1,000 by the board and order to develop new policies.

Burlington, IA · 5d

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Foreign land ownership growing in region; 675 entries recorded in past 2 years

A German investment firm's $8 million cash purchase of farmland highlights an ongoing foreign ownership trend.

Morgan County, IL · 6d

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Sunraycer Grabs 325 MW Illinois-Missouri Solar Portfolio, Eyes Power for 78,500 Homes

A Maryland-based power producer just picked up two solar projects totaling 325 megawatts of alternating current across Adams County, Illinois, and New Madrid County, Missouri, with developers projecting enough electricity to power roughly 78,500 homes once the panels are up and running. The deal adds two advanced-stage projects to a company that says it already has nearly 3 gigawatts of solar and battery storage in its pipeline.

Adams County, IL · 5d

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This Charming Little Illinois Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

There’s a town sitting on a bluff above the Mississippi River in Illinois where your money goes so far it practically needs a passport. Quincy, Illinois is that town, and once you hear what it has to offer, you’re going to wonder why nobody told you about it sooner.

Quincy, IL · 12d

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Hannibal homeowner gets energy-saving upgrades from NECAC

HANNIBAL, Mo. — As colder temperatures approach northeast Missouri, North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is helping homeowners lower their utility bills through its Weatherization Assistance Program. For Hannibal homeowner James Ruby, that assistance meant receiving new windows, a new door, and updated trim around his home, improvements designed...

Hannibal, MO · 10d

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Former high school in Sciota sold

The West Prairie School District has agreed to sell its former high school building on Route 9 in Sciota. Superintendent Curt Rheingans said the district received four sealed bids for the building. The top offer of $42,000 came from Monte Lowderman and Chris Trotter. Lowderman is an auctioneer and marketer...

Sciota, IL · 11d

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Christmas trees and traditions take root on this farm near Beardstown

For some, putting up the Christmas tree involves a trip to the attic to grab an artificial tree. Others venture as far as a retail tree lot. Kirk Rawlins grows them from seedlings.

Beardstown, IL · 12d