Category Archives: Ask The Expert

Illinois governor moves to slash cover crop funds despite rising demand
Soybeans planted in cereal rye cover crop. Planting cover crops can reduce soil erosion, break up compacted soil, provide a habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife, and prevent latent fertilizer f...
Syndicated Author Mar 31, 2025
IDOT reminding the public of how to check the road conditions from home
Road conditions are recorded by snowplow drivers out in the field and relayed to the site. (Photo courtesy: GettingaroundIllinois.com/25 News) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Department of...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2022

FBI Springfield warning the public about finding love online
The FBI Springfield has a warning for those looking for love online. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amid candy, roses, and finding love, the FBI in Springfield warns the pu...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2022

State Sen. Jason Barickman: Closure of restaurants and bars will be ‘devastating’
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller on the Scott Miller Show. (Photo courtesy: Jason Barickman/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – On Sunday, Gov. Pri...
Syndicated Author Mar 16, 2020

Local Wealth Advisor: Fed rate cut “is not going to help right now”
IPI Wealth Management Financial Advisor Sean Craig said the Federal Reserve rate cut will not provide immediate help. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – To bolster the economy...
Syndicated Author Mar 16, 2020