It’s National Fall Foliage Week! Whether you enjoy a hike, take a scenic drive, or simply enjoy the view from your window, there are so many ways to celebrate this…

Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day! Aside from the tradition of hunting in my family, it also gives me the opportunity to spend time with my boys. Best hunting partners…

Illinois Mines Illinois is home to thousands of abandoned mines, which pose significant concerns for modern development. Over the past 150 years, more than 6,000 coal mines operated in the…

The Petersburg Public Library was honored to be awarded a Project Next Generation grant for the third year in a row to of­fer after-school programming for PORTA and area home…

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal joined others in Petersburg to celebrate Town and Country Women’s Club for their 80th Anniversary. Since 1944, the social organization has been promoting activities and events…

Happy National Tradesmen Day! Today we recognize and celebrate the talented tradesmen who keep our world running. Thank you for your dedication and hard work in our communities. Workforce Institute…

One year after Illinois became the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail, the consequences are clear—public safety is being compromised, and the system is failing the very…

It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week! This week is a great time to highlight the importance of safety and wellness on farms. From utilizing proper equipment to taking care…

Anyone who has visited the Illinois State Capitol in the past couple of years has noticed a lot of construction. The north wing of the Capitol is currently in the…

The University of Illinois Extension is offering a Farm Business Structure Basics Webinar on October 22 to help producers choose the right business structure for a farm or ranch business….