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4 Illinois Christmas Tree Farms Where Families Cut Their Own And Warm Up With Cocoa

Some of the best holiday memories in Illinois start on a quiet country road you almost drove past. You pull into a gravel lot, hand someone a saw, and suddenly you are wandering rows of fragrant firs with cold cheeks and a full heart. The real reward comes after, when...

Harvard, IL · 6d
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latination.com

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Illinois farmer began with rented land in 1972 and turned it into a legacy for generations

An Illinois farmer, Mike Pratt began his agricultural journey in 1972 by renting barely 80 acres after finishing high school. More than five decades later the family operation encompasses 9,200 acres dedicated to corn, soybeans and specialized seed corn production. His incredible long-term vision and community dedication to the land...

Illinois · 8d
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5 On Your Side

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Ameren expanding programs to help you save on energy bills

Missouri · 4d

US 104.9

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Good News for Iowa Workers as John Deere Reverses Course

John Deere is making a big move in Iowa, bringing back hundreds of workers and hiring even more.

Iowa · 6d

The Cool Down

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Illinois expected an energy crisis by 2028. But a $5 billion grant for 6 nuclear plants could reverse that

"Expanding our existing nuclear facilities is exactly the kind of investment we need."

Illinois · 6d

NBC Chicago

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Here are the latest results for the Cook County ‘Millionaire Tax' referendum

Voters in Cook County are being asked if the state of Illinois should consider an additional tax on millionaires, and early results are emphatic. The text of the amendment asked voters if the state should enact a 3% tax on income over $1 million in an effort to halt increases on property taxes, or even to potentially roll some increases back.

Cook County, IL · 6d

25newsnow.com

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U.S. Department of Energy announces $5B loan to boost nuclear power, including in Clinton

CLINTON (25News Now) -The Clinton nuclear power plant is among six Illinois facilities that could benefit from a federal loan commitment of up to $5 billion aimed at modernizing existing nuclear plants and increasing electricity production across three states. The U.S. Department of Energy announced the conditional loan commitment to...

Illinois · 4d

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Bright Lending Agrees to $15 Million Class Action Settlement Over Claims It Issued Loans With Interest Rates That Violated State Laws

Bright Lending agreed to a $15 million class action settlement to resolve claims it issued loans with interest rates that violated Illinois and other state usury laws. The Bright Lending settlement benefits two classes of borrowers, namely a monetary relief class and a debt relief class. The monetary relief class...

Illinois · 5d

The State Journal-Register

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Voters approve of landlord registry in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Voters in Sangamon County have weighed in landslide support of a nonbinding vote to create a register of rental landlords and a base requirement for all rent units in the city of Springfield. Results from the Sangamon County Clerk's office show 69.7% voted in favor of a registry of the overall 41,740 votes cast in a landslide victory for housing rights advocacy groups in Springfield. More: Tracking election results across Sangamon County The vote is a key win for The Faith Coalition for Common Good, who campaigned on the topic promoting a base level of safety for all rental housing in the city and holding negligent out-of-state landlords accountable. "During this time the Faith Coalition has really emphasized this is a nonpartisan issue," Executive Director of the Faith Coalition Tyshianna Bankhead said. "Housing is a right and so as we gather our community members, landlords, neighborhood associations that we really want to see something reflect Springfield coming out of this with something that really works for the betterment of our community." Speaking after the polls closed, Springfield Area Landlord Association (SALA) President Tony Nudo said it made sense that the vote had passed because of the vague

Springfield, IL · 6d

The Financial Wire

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Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana bar winter utility shutoffs for many behind-on-bills households under cold-weather rules that run into March

Households in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana that fall behind on gas or electric bills get a stretch of winter in which the utility generally cannot cut service, but each state draws the line in a different place. The Kansas and Missouri protections run from Nov. 1 through March 31, Illinois from Dec. 1 through... The post Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana bar winter utility shutoffs for many behind-on-bills households under cold-weather rules that run into March appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Missouri · 5d

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Planning for the Future of the Family Farm

The future of a family farm is shaped by the conversations, decisions, and planning made long before ownership changes hands. Succession and estate planning play an important role in shaping what comes next; however, keeping a farm in operation may not always be a matter of passing it down to the next generation, reports Annie Hadden, Illinois Livestock Development Group Director of Livestock Development:

Illinois · 5d

WCIA

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From the Farm: Soybeans of other colors

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — What color are soybeans? The simple answer is yellow, but that isn’t always the case this year. Some farmers are harvesting soybeans of other colors. Some people are uncertain about soybeans of other colors (SBOC) and others don’t really care. Others may use the discoloration as a bargaining chip for a […]

Illinois · 4d

Belleville News-Democrat

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Here's why Illinois' job market ranked below-average, according to new report

The Land of Lincoln was recently ranked below-average for employment, while neighboring Missouri performed much better. Financial publication WalletHub’s Oct. 28 report, “ Best & Worst States for Jobs ,” named Illinois the 33rd best state for employment, while Missouri ranked 14th. To compare each state for employment, WalletHub used metrics related to the job market and economic environment. Sources included the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job search site Indeed.com and more. Illinois ranked 37th for the job market category , which included metrics such as the number of job openings, employment growth, job security and unemployment rate. The state landed in 30th for its economic environment , which covered metrics like median annual income, share of workers living in poverty and share of workers with multiple jobs. “Living in one of the best states for jobs can provide stable conditions for the long-term, helping you ride out the fluctuations that the economy will experience in the future,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in the report. “The best states for jobs make it easier for residents to find and retain jobs, and employers in these states also offer very competitive compensation and benefits. In addition, the

Illinois · 4d

The Cool Down

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Illinois homeowner permitting loophole to save solar array stalled by city's height limit

Responsibility for the connection and permits had gone to a paid local electrical firm that said everything was in order.

Illinois · 4d

illinoistimes.com

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Enrollment open for health insurance marketplace

The state’s health insurance marketplace, Get Covered Illinois, opened enrollment for 2027 plans on Nov. 1. Sangamon County will continue to have just two insurance providers through the marketplace after Aetna and Health Alliance’s exit last year halved the number of insurers for area plans. Visit GetCoveredIllinois.gov to...

Sangamon County, IL · 4d

WCIA

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From the Farm: Ag official provides status on grain elevator industry

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Despite a warning about financial pressures on country grain elevators, Illinois ag officials said farmers need not worry about the financial stability of the Illinois grain elevator industry. Jeff Adkisson, Executive Director of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois, spoke with Stu Ellis on the status of the industry for […]

Illinois · 5d

The Financial Wire

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Winter shutoff protections start Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, while Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30

Winter utility shutoff protections begin Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, and Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30. The three programs work differently. New Jersey pauses electric, sewer and water shutoffs for households that can show they qualify, Illinois limits heating shutoffs on freezing days, and Vermont pays for fuel... The post Winter shutoff protections start Nov. 15 in New Jersey and Dec. 1 in Illinois, while Vermont’s crisis fuel aid opens Nov. 30 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Jersey · 7d

Fox 32 Chicago

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Pat Quinn explains his support for a millionaire income tax surcharge

Former Gov. Pat Quinn discusses a Cook County advisory referendum on a proposed 3% income tax surcharge for Illinois residents earning more than $1 million a year and how the revenue could support schools and property tax relief.

Cook County, IL · 7d