Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey sounded off on issues important to farmers Monday during a visit to McLean County. The Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable [IALR] hosted an agricultural forum at Funk Farms Trust in Shirley. Pritzker and Bailey talked about issues facing farmers, in addition to more general topics pertinent to the race for governor.

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey sounded off on issues important to farmers Monday during a visit to McLean County. The Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable [IALR] hosted an agricultural forum at Funk Farms Trust in Shirley. Pritzker and Bailey talked about issues facing farmers, in addition to more general topics pertinent to the race for governor.

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Governor candidates discuss estate tax, trade policies during ag forum in Central Illinois

Fall classes at Illinois Central College begin next week, and new president Jamonica Rolle says it’s a moment she's been waiting for since starting her position in July. In an extended interview, Rolle details what attracted her to ICC.

Fall classes at Illinois Central College begin next week, and new president Jamonica Rolle says it&rsquo;s a moment she's been waiting for since starting her position in July. In an extended interview, Rolle details what attracted her to ICC.

Jamonica Rolle looks to build on foundation, community ties as new Illinois Central College president

DeviceWise, a program that helps hospital staff prepare patients with medical implants for surgery, has been in development for more than eight years. It's reduced cancellations in Peoria by 10%.

DeviceWise, a program that helps hospital staff prepare patients with medical implants for surgery, has been in development for more than eight years. It's reduced cancellations in Peoria by 10%.

Surgical safety invention dreamed up by OSF nurses is reducing surgery cancellation rates

With the November general election approaching, several Peoria organizations are coming together for a push to get more people involved in the process, particularly on the city's South Side. “The initial thing is to get them registered, then educate them and then hopefully spur participation,” said the Rev. Marvin Hightower, president of NAACP Peoria, ahead of Saturday’s Voting Rights Day of Action on the lawn of the Peoria Public Library’s Lincoln Branch.

With the November general election approaching, several Peoria organizations are coming together for a push to get more people involved in the process, particularly on the city's South Side. &ldquo;The initial thing is to get them registered, then educate them and then hopefully spur participation,&rdquo; said the Rev. Marvin Hightower, president of NAACP Peoria, ahead of Saturday&rsquo;s Voting Rights Day of Action on the lawn of the Peoria Public Library&rsquo;s Lincoln Branch.

Governor candidates discuss estate tax, trade policies during ag forum in Central Illinois

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