Governor JB Pritzker is slamming President Trump after he announced his global tariffs. The governor call tariffs a tax on working families who are grappling with the high costs of food, housing, and utilities. Pritzker said the “Trump Tax on Working Families is an extreme escalation against our closest allies that will raise prices just to give Elon Musk and his wealthiest friends a tax break.”
Another big act will be performing at this year’s Illinois State Fair. The Black Crowes will rock the Grandstand Stage on August 9th. The American rockers debuted in 1990 and have sold over 30 million albums sold worldwide. The 2025 Illinois State Fair is being held August 7th through the 17th in Springfield.
The United States Department of Agriculture is offering low-interest emergency loans for producers in six Illinois counties who suffered losses due to severe weather on February 14th. The six counties are Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Massac, Pope and Pulaski counties. The physical loss loans can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the agricultural operation, including livestock.
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