Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists say.

The Trump administration is declaring victory for defeating a massive pain point for inflation-weary Americans: Egg prices are plunging.

Egg prices, which hit a record high of $8.17 per dozen in early March 2025, have since dropped rapidly to $4.90 per dozen within a week, marking one of the sharpest declines in recent history. While this might signal relief for consumers, it doesn’t necessarily mean grocery shoppers will immediately see prices return to normal.

A Press Democrat reporter and backyard chicken raiser takes a closer look at what it takes to raise her chickens.

At least four tornadoes hit the Chicagoland area overnight amid severe storms, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday's brief news conference offered the clearest insight into the cause of the crash that injured almost 20 people.