For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
The average age of farmers in Illinois is over 58. High input costs, a hefty estate tax, and an older ...
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Illinois ag director says Trump trade policies are ‘crushing’ farmers
The aid package is about half the size of one offered in the first Trump administration.
Pritzker signs executive order responding to impact of tariffs on Illinois
Illinois agencies must draft plans to mitigate tariffs under a new executive order signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Amid global tariff war, Pritzker vows to be ‘stable’ trading partner with United Kingdom
Governor signs MOU on trade cooperation with the U.K.
Tens of thousands of Illinoisans take to the streets to protest Trump and Musk agenda
“Hands Off!” organizers said millions showed up to rallies across the country and around the globe protesting President Trump.
Pritzker hopes trade mission to Mexico sparks new investment despite tariffs
Gov. JB Pritzker concluded a trade mission to Mexico as new tariffs could inject more uncertainty into the economy.
Trump to implement new tariffs on Illinois’ largest trading partners as state faces uncertainty over economic projections
New tariffs announced by President Donald Trump could have impacts on Illinois revenue. The governor’s budget director discussed some of ...
Pritzker takes aim at Trump tariffs with business tours, calls to foreign officials
Gov. JB Pritzker spent much of the week campaigning against tariffs and other Trump administration policies.
New bills would ban school fines, provide working moms paid time to breastfeed
Illinois lawmakers introduce bills to help breastfeeding mothers, eliminate fines as punishment for student behavior.
Trump tariffs could impact hundreds of billions of dollars of trade in Illinois
Tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump could affect Billions of dollars of Illinois goods.
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