Appliance maker Whirlpool accused rivals of dodging taxes by undervaluing imports as businesses contend with the highest tariff levels in nearly a century. Whirlpool said federal data from import ...

Mayor Matt Wigginton of Peoria Heights vetoed a 1% grocery tax passed by the trustees, citing his campaign promise to not ...

Harvest season is officially underway in Central Illinois. Combines are just starting to move into the fields, but both weather and grain prices are shaping the outlook ...

With a bit more effort and close monitoring of your plant's needs and health, you can easily grow hostas in containers instead of your garden beds.

The weather has been awful this September and on yet another stormy day I’m moving things indoors as I have a lot of seedlings to pot on before they are planted out for good in the coming weeks.

Key Points Buy mums later in the season and choose plants full of unopened buds so they bloom longer.Give them a sunny spot, frequent deep watering, and fresh soil in a larger pot or the ...

Clay soil can be challenging for some plants because it suffers from poor drainage and an increased chance of waterlogging, ...

The Mecosta and Osceola-Lake Conservation Districts will hold their fall tree, shrub and native plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p ...

Budget-friendly backyard upgrades like new seating, ambient lighting, fresh plants, and simple landscaping can transform your outdoor space without overspending.

Take a piece of the garden home with you at Wave Hill’s renowned Plant Sale! Open to the public, this special event offers a ...

In my last article I wrote about creating a fall vegetable garden. We all know that prior to planting, you must harvest what ...

A company called Key Capture Energy is proposing to build a 100-megawatt battery energy storage complex in Ottawa County.