75th Annual Sweet Corn Festival kicks off in Mendota

MENDOTA – A weekend of fun and entertainment kicks off in Mendota for the 75th annual Sweet Corn Festival tonight. This evening the carnival midway opens at 6 PM, and activities are scheduled all weekend long, including

IDPH to send free COVID-19 rapid tests to schools

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced it is providing a one-time bulk shipment of 1 million over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to K-12 public school districts for the upcoming school year. The tests will

Crops looking great in August across the state

SPRINGFIELD – The latest USDA Crop Report shows Illinois Corn and Soybeans on track for a great year, with 75% of the corn crop in Good to Excellent Condition. Soybeans trailed slightly, coming in at 70% Good