From the gas pump to the grocery aisle, rising prices are forcing many Central Illinois residents to rethink how they spend their money and find creative ways to stretch their budgets.
As tensions continue in the Middle East, local farmers are feeling the effects, with fertilizer prices skyrocketing.
(WAND) - Illinois Sen. Ram Villivalam joined advocates with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition on Wednesday to introduce the POWER Act.
ACA increases are coming as Congress failed to extend pandemic-era subsidies. Forcing premiums up and sending insurance providers fleeing the marketplace.
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new executive order Wednesday morning at a Taylorville farm, as many Illinois farmers share that rising costs and tariffs are threatening their livelihood.
Organizers of the annual WSOY Community Food Drive said the need for support is greater than ever, as new numbers show nearly half of Macon County families are struggling financially.
Throughout early 2025, tariffs were introduced on most items, from most countries. University of Illinois Agricultural Economics Professor William Ridley said this is unprecedented.