The latest health crisis involving agriculture — bird flu in livestock and the milk supply — has set off a firestorm of controversy and conjecture. We’ll tell you what we know... The post R.F.D. News & Views first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post R.F.D. News & Views appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

DeKalb’s Hopkins Park pool has been a summertime diversion for generations of kids, families and even lap swimmers.  But not this summer.  The DeKalb Park District will temporarily... The post DeKalb residents can still take a plunge despite summer closure of Hopkins Park pool first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post DeKalb residents can still take a plunge despite summer closure of Hopkins Park pool appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

Nearly 200 years after Native Americans were forced out of Illinois, the Prairie Band Potawatomi has become the first federally recognized tribal nation in the state after a decision... The post Potawatomi get land returned, federally recognized first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Potawatomi get land returned, federally recognized appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

During the 2023 harvest season, one of Jake Lieb’s tractors quit working. A week later, his combine stopped working, too. Both were new — and he was locked out from making any repairs... The post Farmers plant seeds for Right to Repair legislation first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Farmers plant seeds for Right to Repair legislation appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the Secretary of State’s Office.  This process is one of... The post Residents can get documents notarized online first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Residents can get documents notarized online appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

The Chicago Bears laid out a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront on Wednesday, April 24, painting pictures of future Super Bowls and other major public... The post Bears pitch $3.2B stadium plan first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Bears pitch $3.2B stadium plan appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

Waubonsee Community College’s planned Technical Education Center could double the enrollment capacity for students in a variety of automotive, welding and emerging programs  while... The post WCC has high hopes for new Technical Education Center first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post WCC has high hopes for new Technical Education Center appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

For Mundelein High School junior Ana Bonilla, having her sculpture included in this year’s Illinois High School Art Exhibition was a full circle moment. In Spring 2023, her class... The post Chicago exhibition showcases high school student art from across northern Illinois first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Chicago exhibition showcases high school student art from across northern Illinois appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

University of Illinois Extension is hosting a series of garden day and plant sale events at various locations throughout the state, providing an opportunity for gardening enthusiasts... The post U of I Extension focuses on all things gardening first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post U of I Extension focuses on all things gardening appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

Three candidates will compete in the GOP 11th Congressional District primary March 19. All three believe incumbent Bill Foster, a Democrat, has not represented the district well, despite... The post Trio vying for GOP nod in 11th Congressional District primary first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Trio vying for GOP nod in 11th Congressional District primary appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more