This page covers cultural trends, family habits, housing choices, daily life transitions and societal shifts in Illinois. Reporting follows the everyday decisions and behavioral changes that shape the way residents spend their time.
Eighteen years of University of Illinois field trials show steady gains in oat yield and test weight despite a warming climate.
Live Poll
Should the government keep funding public crop breeding programs like those at universities?
Live Poll
Should U.S. citizens living permanently abroad be allowed to vote in local and state elections?
The 71-year-old pontiff requested a ballot from the Will County clerk's office on October 3.
Live Poll
Is it safer to stay in your lane rather than swerve to avoid hitting a deer?
The peak deer mating season through December increases the likelihood of vehicle collisions on state roadways.
New survey data shows growing public familiarity with the Illinois Farm Families coalition and shifting perceptions of family farm ownership in the state.
Live Poll
Should real estate industry money have a significant influence on your local school board election?
Industry players have contributed $8.3 million to candidates seeking office in the upcoming Illinois general election.
Live Poll
Should your local government offer tax incentives to help small businesses expand into underserved neighborhoods?
New legislation aims to support independent grocery and pharmacy owners through targeted tax breaks and expansion incentives.
Coverage takes in household spending patterns, changing social customs, real estate and housing trends, and the evolution of community activities. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties. Demographic shifts often reveal new patterns in how households manage work and recreation, while economic pressure dictates changes in consumer habits. The intersection of modern technology and traditional values appears frequently in the stories covered here.
