The frequency of 2-plus-inch rain events has doubled in Illinois since 1981.
Public and private partners dedicated a new agricultural science complex in Pike County.
Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair organizers unveiled the 101st State Fair butter cow Wednesday, an unofficial kickoff of the fair which begins Thursday and runs through Aug. 21.
Commercial pumpkin topics and 80-plus varieties are on tap for Sept. 1 Extension field day.