Economy

The state of Illinois is teaming up with the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln to develop a master plan for year-round use of state fairgrounds facilities in Springfield and Du Quoin.

In southern Illinois, over 45,000 people are considered food insecure. Toni Kay Wright, U of I Extension Educator says the problem is widespread.

Since March 2020, Illinois residents unable to pay rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic have been protected from eviction through Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive action, but that reality could change come Sept. 1 when executive and Illinois Supreme Court orders are scheduled to expire.

Rural areas are often the last to receive broadband. The lack of broadband is similar to another issue that rural communities faced decades ago — rural...

Three new state laws will aim to break down barriers to feminine hygiene products such as tampons and sanitary napkins for those who can’t afford them.

A southern Illinois company is hoping to ease supply chain issues with the opening of a new warehouse in Washington County.

The Illinois Senate passed a bill Wednesday which would create a new housing program for individuals living with mental illness or substance use…

Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday the state will plan to “phase out” its moratorium on pandemic-related evictions by August and launched a new program to…

A southern Illinois congressman spoke on the House floor Wednesday night about the struggles of small businesses unable to hire enough workers because the…

Job applications are available for those who would like to help with the Amateur Trapshooting Association events this summer in southern…