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Illinois field day features drainage water recycling

Drainage Contractor · June 23, 2025

On June 18, farmers, producers and consumers alike were invited to a free event held by the University of Illinois in Christian County to showcase the advances made in sustainable agricultural practices at the Dudley Smith Farm at the farm’s...

Illinois dairy industry showing stability; helping those in need

Brownfield Ag News ·

News Illinois dairy industry showing stability; helping those in need The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau says the state’s dairy industry seems to have stabilized. Tasha Bunting says the industry...

Chicago Bears open applications for 2025 Small Business All-Pros presented by PNC

Chicago Bears - Illinois ·

The Chicago Bears announce the return of the Small Business All-Pros Presented by PNC, a signature initiative celebrating small businesses that are driving positive change across Chicago's neighborhoods. The program offers selected small business...

Illinois Bill Would Allow Abortion Pills With No Limits, Even if FDA Says Abortion Drug is Unsafe

LifeNews · June 23, 2025

The Democrats often flatter themselves as “the party of science” but, with science as with judicial review, they prefer to shop for a venue they know will decide in their favor. When it comes to abortion and women’s health, the Left now prefers to...

Illinois Works to Court Emerging Quantum Tech Industry

Government Technology · June 23, 2025

(TNS) — Just over one year ago, the Illinois legislature approved spending more than $700 million to attract and support a new industry: quantum technology. Now, representatives of other countries, federal research labs and a network of private...

Illinois advances foam ban legislation, progresses on EPR study

Packaging Dive · June 23, 2025

Illinois’ recent round of legislative work wrapped up in May, with lawmakers having introduced and considered multiple types of packaging policies. Bill Highlights Status SB 1531 Polystyrene foam food container ban Passed Senate/in House HB 1600...

In push for agricultural renaissance, President Tinubu launches 2,000 tractors

The News (Nigeria) · June 23, 2025

President Tinubu launching the 2,000 tractors *They are for mechanised farming President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja declared that Nigeria’s agricultural renaissance has begun as he commissioned 2,000 tractors for nationwide deployment under...

In push for agricultural renaissance, Tinubu launches 2000 tractors for mechanized farming

Eagle Online · June 23, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja declared that Nigeria’s agricultural renaissance has begun as he commissioned 2,000 tractors for nationwide deployment under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. The commissioning ceremony...

Team of scientists monitors heat, addresses climate change in Chicago

CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois ·

A heat wave was settling across the country Monday as Chicago saw another day of record temperatures for the date. The city remains engulfed in a heat dome — and scientists and researchers in Chicago who pay close attention to heat have warned...

Habitat fully leases apartments in second phase of 43 Green in Chicago

REJournals · June 23, 2025

Chicago-based Habitat fully leased the apartments in the second phase of 43 Green, a mixed-income, mixed-use community in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood on the city’s Near South Side. Located at 4309 S. Prairie Ave., immediately west...

Mayor Brandon Johnson credits tipped minimum wage law with fueling growth in Chicago

Chicago Sun Times - Illinois · June 23, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson, local leaders and advocates on Monday said a Chicago law that raises the minimum wage of tipped workers, such as restaurant servers, has fueled economic growth in the city, though industry groups claim it hurts businesses...

Venture One Acquires 42,224 SF Industrial Building in Niles, Illinois

REBusinessOnline · June 23, 2025

59NILES, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VII LP, has acquired a 42,224-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Niles. Located at 7777 Merrimac Ave., the single-tenant property was fully...

Elected officials, activists push to expand Chicago’s tipped wage hikes statewide

The Center Square · June 23, 2025

(The Center Square) – Activists are calling for Chicago’s tipped worker raises to be expanded across Illinois, but a state senator from Chicago says all voices need to be at the table. One Fair Wage organizers held an event in Chicago Monday,...

Chicago’s Water Intake Cribs Are A Marvel That Keep Our Water Flowing

Block Club Chicago - Illinois · June 23, 2025

This story was first published by The DePaulia. LAKE MICHIGAN — They sit as lonely sentinels out on Lake Michigan. Some look like lighthouses, others like circus tents. Why are they there? How did they get out there? More importantly, what are...

Major road improvements underway in Southern Illinois; see the list...

WSIL - Illinois ·

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation is undertaking a significant construction season in Southern Illinois, driven by Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program. The initiative includes 13 major projects...

Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock joins 34 others calling Illinois’ ban on firearms unconstitutional

Ogle County - Illinois ·

OREGON – Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock, along with the state’s attorneys of 34 other Illinois counties, has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals’ Seventh Circuit, arguing Illinois’ ban on so-called assault weapons is...

Poettker Construction celebrates 45 years

Matthews Mint Hill Weekly - Texas ·

CHARLOTTE – Poettker Construction Company is celebrating 45 years in business. Founded in 1980 by Charles Poettker, the company has grown from its humble beginning in Breese, Illinois, into a $400 million firm specializing in construction...

Habitat Completes Phase II Lease-up of 43 Green Mixed-Income Community in Chicago

REBusinessOnline · June 23, 2025

66CHICAGO — Habitat has fully leased the apartments in the second phase of 43 Green, a mixed-income community in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Located at 4309 S. Prairie Ave., immediately west of the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) 43rd...

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in McHenry Times publication area during 2024?

McHenry Times - Illinois · June 23, 2025

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Information industry in Chambana Sun publication area during 2024?

Chambana Sun - Illinois · June 23, 2025

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...