Farms throughout cities in Coles County received $15.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.
In the 2021-22 school year, 63.6% of Altamont Community Unit School District 10 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
State Rep. Adam Niemerg welcomed a local neighbor from the Dieterich area to the state Capitol on Thursday, Ms. Taylor Hertke, who was in Springfield to help educate the legislature about soil conservation efforts and successes.The visit aimed to shed light on the importance of soil conservation in Illinois agriculture. Ms. Taylor Hertke's presence was instrumental in educating legislators about the ongoing efforts and achievements in this field.For more information on soil conservation, interested individuals can visit the Department of Agriculture website for further...
House Republicans are making strides in the fight against human trafficking by introducing new bills aimed at combating this pervasive issue. The bills come at a time when the country is grappling with a rise in human trafficking cases, both nationwide and within Illinois.According to a recent announcement, one of the key motivations behind the new bills is the recognition that "Our open border has also opened the door to increased human trafficking across the country and right here in Illinois." This acknowledgment underscores the urgency and importance of addressing the...
Jim Acklin, currently the mayor of Ogden and interim superintendent of Chrisman Schools, has announced his own write-in campaign for State Representative against current Rep. Adam Niemerg, also a write-in.
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour recently honored the State Champion Bowling Team from Salem Community High School at the Illinois State Capitol. During the event, Rep. Wilhour took the time to educate the Salem Bowling Championship team about the workings of the IL House of Representatives. He also showed the team where his seat is in the House Chamber and explained the voting procedure.The Salem Community High School Bowling Team received recognition for their outstanding achievement, with Rep. Wilhour personally welcoming them to the state Capitol. The team's hard work and...
Farms throughout cities in Crawford County received $9.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.