According to Illinois State Statistician Mark Schleusener, it’s not too late for producers to respond to the 2022 Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry, which was issued by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Source: https://chronicleillinois.com/agriculture-news/r-f-d-news-views-illinois-hemp-production-data-sought/

Curators at the Illinois State Museum say they don’t know exactly how 38 wooden sculptures made their way from Kenya to Springfield.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-museum-returns-african-art-20230713-fjamyfjnprbwlcgauw5vdemray-story.html

Growing Up X is on display at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield Jan.

Source: https://chronicleillinois.com/state-news/growing-up-x-exhibition-opens-at-the-illinois-state-museum/

He reportedly helped lead the Naperville North High School to a first-place finish in the Illinois State Finals Academic Challenge.

Source: https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-james-holzhauer-jeopardy-contestant-3582626/

Illinois Shakespeare Festival: Located on the campus of Illinois State University, the festival’s 2023 season features productions of Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” and “The Tempest” alongside a staging of Lauren Gunderson’s “The Book of Will.”

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/ct-ent-summer-theater-outdoors-chicago-20230712-etkotynbkffinelwbx7tpthpoy-story.html

Illinois State at Drake — ESPN+, 8 p.m.

Source: https://awfulannouncing.com/viewing-picks/tv-and-streaming-viewing-picks-for-february-22-2023-how-to-watch-shebelieves-cup.html

Illinois State police said a multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes on I-80 near New Lenox Monday morning.

Source: https://abc7chicago.com/i80-crash-traffic-new-lenox-illinois-state-police/13142128/

Illinois State Police said a shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway left a tow truck driver in serious condition Friday morning.

Source: https://abc7chicago.com/eisenhower-expressway-shooting-tow-truck-driver-shot-i290-illinois-state-police/14186990/

Illinois State Police troopers were patrolling near 47th Street when they saw a black BMW that fit the description of a car that was stolen an hour earlier, according to state police.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2023/2/1/23581004/illinois-state-troopers-injured-while-pursuing-stolen-car-on-dan-ryan

In 2018, the Illinois State Board of Education changed the way funds were distributed for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funds from the federal government.

Source: https://wlds.com/four-rivers-hits-snag-with-idea-funding-from-member-districts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-rivers-hits-snag-with-idea-funding-from-member-districts

Inquiries have been left with the Illinois State Police and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office last night, but no further information was provided in reports this morning.

Source: https://wlds.com/little-information-on-two-friday-night-crashes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=little-information-on-two-friday-night-crashes

Mark your calendars for the 2023 Illinois State Fair, running August 10 through 20 in Springfield.

Source: https://chicagodefender.com/illinois-state-fair-which-starts-this-thursday-announces-2023-theme-days/

McCamey’s 2007 maroon Jeep Patriot was later located along a field behind her house by the Illinois State Police Air Ops.

Source: https://wlds.com/missing-fulton-county-woman-found-deceased/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missing-fulton-county-woman-found-deceased

Millions of gun owners become criminals with this legislation," said Ed Sullivan, with the Illinois State Rifle Association.

Source: https://abc7chicago.com/jb-pritzker-inauguration-2023-illinois-governor-gun-bill-senate-vote/12679447/

Minnesota recruit went 3-for-4 with an RBI and Illinois State commit had a two-run double for St. Laurence (4-0).

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/sports/ct-sta-bas-lwe-stl-st-0331-20230330-2wvoogafmbgtncar7zqtguxlim-story.html

The Illinois State Board of Education this spring also denied an appeal of CPS’ decision by Urban Prep.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2023/6/26/23774862/chicagos-all-boys-charter-school-can-stay-open-lawsuit-fighting-its-closure-appellate-court-rules

Their game against Illinois State should be exciting this weekend and we will be tuning in.

Source: https://flyernews.com/sports/ud-students-excited-for-upcoming-flyer-football-season/09/12/2023/

The multiyear plan calls for spending $250 million next year to increase state funding for child care providers and for early childhood block grants administered by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230216/pritzker-hits-the-road-to-sell-smart-start-program

The Panthers won the game against the 25th-ranked Illinois State Redbirds 14-13.

Source: https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2023/09/16/panthers-hold-off-redbirds-to-win-mid-american-classic/

Wednesday morning a wild elk was hit and killed on the southbound side of Interstate 55 near the intersection with I-80 in Joliet, according to Illinois State Police.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/15/24001223/elk-coming-going-makes-history-illinois