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Your voice matters: Illinois soybean farmers can help shape conservation efforts
Association seeks farmers’ “honest input,” and paying out $100 for 45 minutes of virtual time The Illinois Soybean Association is working to better connect farmers with conservation programs and resources—but they say they need to hear from farmers first. Among the questions they are seeking feedback on: What are the biggest challenges on your farm…
Read MoreSchnucks reminds shoppers of holiday hours, specials, savings and services
Customers are also invited to celebrate the holidays with specials, savings and services at Schnucks A reminder that Schnucks stores will observe special holiday hours on the following days: Christmas Wednesday, Dec. 24 – Close at 5:30 p.m. (Christmas Eve) Thursday, Dec. 25 – Closed (Christmas Day) Friday, Dec. 26 – Open at normal time…
Read More‘Joyosity:’ The leadership book redefining corporate, personal success
Joy can drive a 143 percent lift in productivity, according to Bain & Company research highlighted in Jenn Whitmer’s book “Joyosity” Work-related stress costs the U.S. economy more than $190 billion and 120,000 lives annually, and 65 percent of employees say anxiety from work significantly disrupts their home life. International keynote speaker and leadership expert…
Read MoreGovernor signs bill expanding end-of-life options for terminally ill patients
Illinois becomes 12th state to enact legislation to provide terminally ill patients with autonomy, dignity and peace at the end of their lives Today, Governor Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying bill (SB 1950), a law that will provide qualified terminally ill patients with the option to seek medication to peacefully end their lives on their…
Read MoreIDOT announces regional temporary closures scheduled for Dec. 15
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Union Pacific railroad on Illinois 203/East Chain of Rocks Road between Engineers Road and Nameoki Road near the Interstate 270 exit ramp in Madison County will require a full closure, weather permitting, on Monday, Dec. 15. A posted detour will be in…
Read MoreFrigid temps this weekend: Gateway Pet Guardians providing relief for Metro East pets
With frigid temperatures forecasted for the upcoming weekend, Gateway Pet Guardians, a local animal shelter serving the Metro East, is taking urgent action to protect outdoor pets. The shelter is providing straw and outdoor shelters for pets in need in East St. Louis and surrounding areas and requesting that fosters walk-in to help make room…
Read MoreComplying with the Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act
By SCOTT CRUZ The Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act (the “Act”) took effect on July 1, 2024, and applies to contracts that took effect between a “contracting entity” and a “freelance worker” on or after July 1, 2024, if the value of the freelance worker’s services is equal to or greater than $500 over a…
Read MoreIDOA relaunches cover crop discount program
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Illinois farmers who planted cover crops this fall can once again earn a break on next year’s crop insurance premiums through the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s (IDOA) Fall Covers for Spring Savings program. IDOA will offer up to a $5-per-acre discount on 2026 crop insurance premiums for verified cover crop…
Read MoreBudzinski announces $789,426 for central, southern Illinois fire departments
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) recently shared news of $789,426 in federal grant funding for fire departments in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. The funds will be awarded to the City of Wood River, Chatham Village, the City of Collinsville, the Mount Olive Fire Protection District, and the Girard Fire Protection District as part of the Federal…
Read MoreEdwardsville Children’s Museum seeks partners for all free admission program
The program, which ensures all children have access to learning, welcomed a record 1,500 guests in 2025 In 2025, Edwardsville Children’s Museum (ECM) provided free admission to more than 1,500 guests in 2025 who otherwise would not have been able to visit due to financial constraints through its ECM For All program. Thanks to the…
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