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IHSA Shortens High School Sports Seasons, Pushes Some To Spring To Comply With New Guidelines

The Illinois High School Association announced a new sports schedule following new public health guidelines issued by the state.

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Pritzker Visits Adams County, Now On COVID-19 Warning List

By • Jul 28, 2020

Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Monday stop in the county seat of Quincy was no social call.  Appearing at the Adams County Department of Public Health, he pointed out the numbers there are going in the wrong direction.

The Shared Principles of Policing in McDonough County

By • Jul 28, 2020
Courtesy WIU

All six law enforcement agencies in McDonough County have signed a document stating they are adopting the Ten Shared Principles of policing.

Day Care Center Working to Bounce Back from Fire

By • Jul 28, 2020

The Wee Care Day Care Center in Macomb lost everything in a fire six weeks ago. Supporters are hoping it won't take long to recover from the disaster.

Americans Find Local News Valuable During Pandemic

By • Jul 28, 2020

The Pew Research Center reported that a survey it conducted in April found about six-in-ten Americans (61%) said they were following news about the coronavirus outbreak at both the national and local level equally. Around a quarter (23%) said they were paying more attention to news at the local level, while 15% said they were focused more on COVID-19 news at the national level.

In Need Of More Rural Census Responses, Community Leaders See Few Options During Pandemic

By Seth Bodine • Jul 25, 2020

Philip Kelly says there’s always something that needs to be fixed in Yale, Oklahoma. 

Attorney Disputes School Superintendent's "No Wrongdoing" Statement

By • Jul 24, 2020

The attorney who represented the plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the Macomb School District disputes an assertion made by school Superintendent Patrick Twomey.

Unionized Faculty And Staff Want Illinois Colleges, Universities To Start Remotely

By • Jul 24, 2020

Unionized faculty and staff at Illinois’ universities and colleges want their institutions to start almost entirely online this fall.

Amid COVID-19 Concerns, Clinics Step Up Testing For Migrant Farmworkers

By Christine Herman • Jul 24, 2020
COURTESY OF JAMES UNZICKER, CHP OF IL

Maricel Mendoza is familiar with the work migrant and seasonal farmworkers do. Growing up, her family traveled from Texas to central Illinois every year for her parents' jobs as contractors with a large seed company. 

Still Considering A Summer Getaway? Tips For Reducing Your Risk During The Pandemic

By • Jul 24, 2020

After isolating at home for months, some Missouri residents are contemplating escape.

Public health experts are urging people to stay home during the pandemic, particularly as COVID-19 cases spike in cities nationwide. Still, millions of Americans are expected to travel this summer, mostly by car. 

No trip is truly risk-free — but if you do decide to travel in the coming months, how can you reduce your chances of catching and spreading the coronavirus?

A New Higher Education Collaboration Possible in SE Iowa

By • Jul 23, 2020
Courtesy Southeastern Community College

A private university and a public community college in southeast Iowa are exploring new ways to collaborate. Iowa Wesleyan University and Southeastern Community College are working out details on a contract for managed services.

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In Need Of More Rural Census Responses, Community Leaders See Few Options During Pandemic

By Seth Bodine • Jul 25, 2020

Philip Kelly says there’s always something that needs to be fixed in Yale, Oklahoma. 

Amid COVID-19 Concerns, Clinics Step Up Testing For Migrant Farmworkers

By Christine Herman • Jul 24, 2020
COURTESY OF JAMES UNZICKER, CHP OF IL

Maricel Mendoza is familiar with the work migrant and seasonal farmworkers do. Growing up, her family traveled from Texas to central Illinois every year for her parents' jobs as contractors with a large seed company. 

To Entice More Rural Investment, USDA Proposes Changes to Loan Programs

By • Jul 20, 2020
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The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on changes that it says will make getting loans for major projects easier for rural communities.

Bill Seeks to Boost Small Scale Meat Processors Amid Meatpacking Shutdowns

By Seth Bodine • Jul 14, 2020
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Large meatpacking plants across the country shut down after outbreaks of COVID-19 among employees, causing supply chain disruptions for farmers, ranchers, and consumers. But a new bill in the U.S. House seeks to address the problem by boosting small scale meat processors. 

Corn Planting Acreage Dip Shocks Analysts While Prices Rise

By Christina Stella • Jul 6, 2020

According to new quarterly crop data from the USDA, farmers planted about 92 million acres of corn this spring, a 5 million acre decrease over the agency's March acreage report. The decrease could slash this season’s corn harvest by around a billion bushels, providing some much-needed price increases for commodity farmers. 

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