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Thirty-four Illinois companies have been awarded a combined $2.4 million through the state’s Innovation Voucher Program, which supports research and development partnerships between small businesses and Illinois universities. The program helps companies validate new technologies, accelerate product development, and move innovations closer to market. The awards support projects across a wide range of industries, including health and life sciences, artificial

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced $3.6 million in grant funding to support local food processing, aggregation, and distribution projects across the state. The funding is intended to help strengthen the infrastructure needed to get Illinois-grown food from farms to consumers. Grant awards will be available for collaborative projects ranging from $1,000 to $250,000 and for individual projects ranging

Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced a package of legislation aimed at strengthening protections for victims of domestic violence and holding repeat offenders accountable. The proposal comes as domestic violence-related deaths continue to rise across the state. According to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, domestic violence-related deaths increased 140% from 2022 to 2024. Senate Republicans say the current law too