High input costs, a hefty estate tax and an older generation reluctant to retire are among the barriers young farmers face

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer—but early screening can save lives. A survivor’s story and expert insight show why getting checked now matters. Call 844-ALA-LUNG.

Nicole Shomidie-Copp of 217 Foodies speaks about the popularity of the Facebook group, and being an admin for 217 groups.

What happens when you let the river back in? Discover how Emiquon’s 7,000-acre wetland comeback is reshaping Illinois’ future.

With advocates estimating that as much as 95% of food consumed in Illinois is imported, a state program aims to support the local supply chain.

Ryan Croke visits to share his personal passion and explain the March 17, referendum to create and fund a Sangamon County Mental Health Board to improve the connectivity between existing services.

The proposed 0.5% sales tax increase would fund the new board. The effort came about in the aftermath of Sonya Massey's murder.

Programs help over 1 million residents, but lawmakers debate whether future funding will be there

Karen Stallman of SIU School of Medicine's Farm Family Resource Initiative shares how rural farm families are dealing with accelerating changes in rural life and provides a lifeline at 833-FARM-SOS.

Central Illinois 'Skip gen' farmer, Paul Butler, left his software engineering gig in STL to return to his grandfather's Macon County farm. Tech has changed things since he grew up on it in the 1970s.