WI diversified, specialty farmers could be slighted in federal aid app.publicnewsservice.org/story/wi-div...

From caregiver to patient: IL advocate urges support for the holidays app.publicnewsservice.org/story/from-c...

IL student hopes detained father will be home for the holidays app.publicnewsservice.org/story/il-stu...

FoodShare’s back but SNAP snafu keeps Wisconsin families hungry app.publicnewsservice.org/story/foodsh...

Illinois mental health advocates said the effects of federal policies are further compounding increasing mental health crises for children, especially those who are most vulnerable. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/advoca...

A new report shows how a developing system called Agrivoltaics has the potential to offer what supporters call a much needed economic option for Wisconsin farmers, while redefining solar development as a tool for prosperity rather than a threat to it. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/solar-...

As violent encounters with federal immigration agents across Illinois continue to escalate, community organizations remain committed to ensuring everyone is armed with knowledge about their legal rights. #IL #ICE #CommunityOrganizations #KnowYourRights app.publicnewsservice.org/story/il-org...

A tribal school district in northeast Wisconsin is speaking out about how the prolonged government shutdown is affecting federal funding on which they heavily rely for salaries, supplies and student programming. #WI #Schools #FederalFunding #TribalLands app.publicnewsservice.org/story/tribal...

As more institutions amend their language and missions to align with federal rollbacks of diversity, equity and inclusion, the CEO of one nonprofit organization in Madison said she will not capitulate. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/wi-non...

IL migrant clinic sees drop in patients due to ICE activity www.linkedin.com/posts/judith... #IL #ICE #Immigrants #MobileMigrantHealthTeam

As the rise of the white Christian nationalism movement can be seen across the country, a Midwest-based law expert argued the solution hinges on the separation of church and state. #WhiteChristianNationalism #ChristianNationalism app.publicnewsservice.org/story/midwes...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and new research showed nationwide, intimate partner gun violence also involving suicide takes the lives of nearly 20 women a month. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth app.publicnewsservice.org/story/report...

An Illinois-based union president is speaking out about how the government shutdown is impacting federal employees outside of Washington, and said lawmakers must learn from the historic 2019 shutdown that dragged on for 35 days. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/il-uni...

Why some IL farmers rely on synthetic fertilizers (Find out here 👇 - & click the play button above the photo to hear the full radio story) app.publicnewsservice.org/story/why-so...

The state’s largest farm organization wants what it calls "meaningful" immigration reform rather than aggressive federal detention and deportation efforts. (Click to listen to radio story) app.publicnewsservice.org/story/wi-far...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting the highest rate of tick-bite cases in more than five years, and Illinois doctors are urging people to take preventive measures. (Click to hear the radio story) app.publicnewsservice.org/story/il-see...

Considered the oldest community in Illinois, Peoria sits on the Illinois River. Health care, manufacturing, and agriculture are among the city's main workforce sectors. But the demand for skilled workers is deep, extending into construction and teaching.