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By Ben Orner Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Meat has been among the most in-demand items at supermarkets as people stock up on essentials amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That has people up and down Illinois’ livestock supply chain –…

Staff Report BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois families doing their part to social distance during school and restaurant closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic can add additional agriculture educational activities to the digital resources at…

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD - The State of Illinois, on Tuesday, received a grant for $8.8 million from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide meals for older adults. The funds are part of the Administration for…

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health, on Thursday, announced the death of two more people in Illinois with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The individuals include a Will County resident in his 50s and a…