Articles filed under Illinois
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Future forests rely on stewardship, knowledge of private landownersApr 02, 2024 10:53 pm - FREEPORT, Ill. — A forest is many things. Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife. Their leaves clean the air, and their roots filter water, slow floods, and prevent...
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Smashing Pumpkins to headline Illinois State FairApr 01, 2024 12:59 pm - Iconic Chicago rockers, The Smashing Pumpkins, will headline at the Illinois State Fair in August, officials announced Monday. The Grammy-winning band is scheduled to per...
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Oh so Sweet: Shannon, Illinois hold off Iowa State to advance to Elite EightMar 28, 2024 11:58 pm - Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday night.
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Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in deadly Rockford rampageMar 28, 2024 12:05 pm - A 22-year-old man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a frenzied stabbing and beating rampage that left four people dead in a matter of minutes in...
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4 killed, 7 wounded in stabbing attack in Rockford; suspect is in custodyMar 27, 2024 5:17 pm - ROCKFORD, Ill. — Four people were killed and seven were hurt when a man went on a stabbing rampage Wednesday across multiple locations in a northern Illinois community, a...
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Survey: Illinois teacher shortage persistsMar 26, 2024 7:57 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois continues to suffer from a shortage of teachers and other education professionals, although recent efforts by the state to ease the strain have mad...
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Empower caregivers with research-based strategies to improve elder careMar 11, 2024 3:44 pm - URBANA, Ill. — The number of older adults in the U.S. continues to rise, and the need for more caregivers comes with that. This demographic shift underscores the import...
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Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with Extension climate series for farmersFeb 27, 2024 5:18 pm - Weather trends are changing. Be prepared for how it can affect your farming operation with expert updates from University of Illinois and Purdue University. The bi-state...
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Root for your favorite native plant in the ‘Rain Garden Rumble’ playoffFeb 27, 2024 3:53 pm - It’s plant versus plant in the return of the “Rain Garden Rumble” that pits native flowers against each other in a friendly competition to take home the 2024 title. This...
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Is Illinois’ film tax credit luring Hollywood to the heartland?Feb 25, 2024 5:15 am - While Chicago has long been used as a stand-in for fictional and real settings, the suburbs have also become a destination for film and television companies seeking a spe...