CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) recently released the State of Illinois’ 2026 Annual Cannabis Report, providing a comprehensive look at the work of state agencies responsible for cannabis licensing, regulation, public health, public safety, economic development and reinvestment during Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). “Fiscal Year 2026 was an important year for Illinois’ cannabis
GARDNER – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) announced the launch of a pilot loan program to assist farmers across the state by connecting them with the capital needed to construct on-site grain storage facilities. The low-interest loan program will reduce the long-term costs of remote storage and improve overall harvest efficiency. The announcement builds on the Governor’s efforts to support Illinois farm families facing rising input costs, damaging
WATERLOO - Roxana sophomore golfer Myles Bertoletti shot a 79 at the Waterloo Sectional to qualify for this weekend’s IHSA state golf tournament, adding a state berth to a season that includes several top-10 finishes. Bertoletti, the Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month, placed ninth at the sectional after finishing third at the regional. He has had a fantastic season and also earned top-10 finishes at the Hickory Stick, Madison County and Dick Gerber tournaments. DuQuoin
GODFREY – Godfrey officials have allocated $3 million from reserves to address a backlog of stormwater projects as one resident continues raising flooding concerns. Village Board members voted unanimously at their Oct. 6, 2026 meeting to dedicate the additional funding after hearing public comments from Kaitlyn Chapman, a Godfrey resident who previously called on trustees to help homeowners experiencing significant flood damages. Chapman said a one-time allocation of funds, while appreciated,
Another possible victim has come forward in the case of James Wilder III, a former Lindbergh School District teacher and coach charged with sex crimes.
CARROLLTON – Greene and Jersey County Farm Bureau Manager Macy Wellhausen recently completed all requirements to earn designation as an Illinois Farm Bureau Certified Manager (IFBCM). The IFBCM program, which recognizes county managers for professional achievement and staff leadership, was started in 1993 by the Illinois Farm Bureau. To receive the IFBCM designation, county Farm Bureau managers must complete a series of six exams which assess expertise in various managerial areas. Recertification
A new FOX2STL+ streaming series is putting a spotlight on the students, educators and programs helping shape the future of education across the St. Louis region. "Learning in the Lou" highlights positive stories from local schools while giving students, teachers and mentors a chance to share their experiences.
Current and former Lincoln University students are suing the State of Missouri for nearly $550 million to address what they allege are decades of inequitable funding that they say has hurt the college’s academic programs and facilities. In a complaint filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, their attorneys […]
The pros from the Dancing with the Stars ballroom are going back on tour.Many of the professional dancers from the hit reality competition series are set to appear on the upcoming…
For the last couple of years, the copyright world has been grappling with the latest generation of AI, as numerous posts on Walled Culture attest. That’s hardly surprising, since AI is currently delivering the greatest challenge to the foundations of copyright since the arrival of the computer, which was discussed at length in Walled Culture […]
"For years, the defendant thought that he had gotten away with it when the case was dismissed," the prosecutor said. "He is facing considerable prison time with these charges."
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