Landowners have from June 1 until Aug. 31, 2026, to review and consider base acre increases on farms enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs.

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“I was always the giver, never the receiver,” shared Laura Diaz during a recent visit to the Pan de Vida Midway Pantry in Archer Heights. That all changed when her husband was injured, rendering him ...

Gov. JB Pritzker's proposed budget cuts have been circulating in Springfield as some continue to argue for "progressive revenues." ...