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The McLean County Board on Thursday unanimously approved two solar farms that after learning union workers would be involved in their construction.
More than two thirds of adult Illinoisans gambled last year (68%), and almost 4% have a gambling problem, according to a study done for the state Department of Human Services. DHS said the study showed 3.8% of residents of the states have a gambling problem. That's 383,000 people. An additional 7.7%, approximately 761,000 people, are at risk for developing a gambling problem .
Amidst debate on restricting access to certain guns, the Bloomington Police Department has advice for those who already own them.
With the spring waterfowl migration complete and warmer, drier weather in place, state veterinarian Dr. Mark Ernst is optimistic that the risk for transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza will be significantly lower, with youth poultry competitions and live sales allowed to resume.
The 40-year inflation high gripping the U.S. has affected the farming and food industries, pushing consumer costs for beef, pork, poultry, eggs and other food staples up by 10% or more.