Prairie Buzz is your source for the latest in agriculture, news, events, and activities in central Illinois and surrounding areas.
Prairie Buzz is your source for the latest in agriculture, news, events, and activities in central Illinois and surrounding areas.
The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has escalated into a full-scale military confrontation following a massive joint strike launched on February 28, 2026. This operation, codenamed “Roaring Lion”…
ONARGA, Ill. – A 40-year-old Onarga man, James R. Nelson, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing an unregistered destructive device during an April 2025 standoff….
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. – Researchers at the University of Illinois have unveiled a promising new water treatment system designed to tackle pollution from agricultural runoff. The innovative system combines woodchip bioreactors…
Illinois lawmakers and activists are renewing their efforts to establish a prescription drug affordability board, a measure that continues to face strong opposition from the pharmaceutical industry. Proponents argue that…
Illinois lawmakers are attempting to keep the Chicago Bears from relocating out of state through potential tax incentives and stadium funding, but a House bill aimed at the effort has…
Illinois soybean farmers are welcoming federal aid payments coming their way following last year’s trade disruptions, but many remain anxious about the long-term damage to markets and trade relationships. According…
State Rep. Harry Benton has been booted from the House Democratic caucus and stripped of his committee assignments, according to Capitol News Illinois. The move reflects internal party discipline following…
Dozens of Illinois high school students descended on the state Capitol recently to advocate for stronger drug abuse prevention programs, according to Capitol News Illinois. The students, representing schools across…
State Rep. Harry Benton has been booted from the House Democratic caucus, according to Capitol News Illinois, marking an unusual move within the chamber. The removal reflects tensions over leadership…
According to Capitol News Illinois, Illinois soybean farmers are cautiously welcoming recent federal aid packages, but remain wary about longer-term trade policy impacts. With China and other major markets continuing…