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An Illinois bill aims to counteract a decades-long trend: The decline of the Black farmer

An Illinois bill aims to counteract a decades-long trend: The decline of the Black farmer

02.22.2022

by Amanda Pérez Pintado, Investigate Midwest/Report for America

A Tyson employee can pursue a Covid-19 mask medical leave lawsuit against his former employer

A Tyson employee can pursue a Covid-19 mask medical leave lawsuit against his former employer

02.03.2022

by The Counter

“When a grocery store closes up and it’s your last one, you feel it immediately.”

“When a grocery store closes up and it’s your last one, you feel it immediately.”

02.02.2022

by Amanda Pérez Pintado, Investigate Midwest/Report for America

Conservationists see rare nature sanctuaries. Black farmers see a legacy bought out from under them.

Conservationists see rare nature sanctuaries. Black farmers see a legacy bought out from under them.

10.21.2021

by Tony Briscoe, ProPublica + Rashod Taylor

GRAPHIC: Corn and soybean production could approach record highs this year

GRAPHIC: Corn and soybean production could approach record highs this year

09.17.2021

by Ignacio Calderon, USA TODAY Network Agriculture Data Fellow, Investigate Midwest

Billionaire NFL owner quietly buying up thousands of acres of Illinois farmland

Billionaire NFL owner quietly buying up thousands of acres of Illinois farmland

04.05.2021

by Marissa Plescia + Dylan Tiger

Illinois may start letting some food stamps users spend SNAP money at restaurants

Illinois may start letting some food stamps users spend SNAP money at restaurants

05.21.2019

by Sam Bloch + The Counter

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