Conservation practices needed to protect Illinois farmers as topsoil loss increases, experts say By Brandon Chew | Chicago Tribune PUBLISHED: July 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM CDT ...

At this rate, Illinois won’t be the soybean capital of the world forever, and the state will be poorer for the loss. Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email ...

This isn’t just a budget issue. It’s a public health, environmental and economic crisis in the making. SWCDs are boots-on-the-ground conservation partners in every corner of Illinois.

Washington DNR will continue with a deal to exchange about 200 acres in Latah Valley to a Bellingham developer, but some still hope to keep the land green.