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Midwest farmers are on track for a record-high harvest, despite a year of extreme weather

U of I alum Nick Offerman on why he finds solace in the outdoors

Conservationists look for alternatives and call on politicians to help protect prairie from airport

Illinois urges residents to join worldwide earthquake drill

High court rejects natural gas company’s pipeline appeal

The Midwest lost two species to extinction, and humans are largely to blame

Illinois Researchers Using Image Recognition to Manage Invasive Asian Carp

EMIQUON PRESERVE – Fish and wildlife researchers are testing new image recognition technology on the Illinois River to manage invasive carp species. The system is

Advocates Continue To Push For Equitable Energy Bill

The language in a comprehensive energy bill aimed at moving Illinois to a carbon-free future has undergone a multitude of revisions, yet the foundation of

Cover Crops Can Help Slow Climate Change, But Few Farmers Are Planting Them

Amid a push from the Biden administration for U.S. agriculture to help slow climate change, a new study shows farmers in the Corn Belt are

Illinoisans Advised to Watch Out For Toxic Algae

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Public Health are warning residents to be on the lookout for toxic blue-green algae for those planning

Ethanol Industry Banks On Carbon Capture To Slow Climate Change, But Researchers Have Doubts

The Biden administration plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly over the next decade. Renewable fuels are part of the plan, but some researchers say

Strong Storms Possible On Sunday Afternoon

This is a severe weather blog for June 27, 2021. It will be updated throughout the afternoon. Updated at 5:58 p.m. Updated at 5:00 p.m.

Severe Storms Prompt Warnings Across Central Illinois

This is a severe weather blog for June 26, 2021. It will be updated throughout the afternoon. Updated at 6:52 p.m. Updated at 6:42 p.m.

Central Illinois Faces Friday Afternoon Storms, Tornadoes and Floods

Updated Friday at 10:50 p.m. Updated Friday at 10:22 p.m. Updated Friday at 8:56 p.m. Updated Friday at 8:52 p.m. Updated Friday at 8:32 p.m.

Dynegy Agrees To Move Coal Ash From Detention Ponds Near Middle Fork

OAKWOOD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Vermilion County State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy announced on Tuesday they were suing Dynegy Midwest Generation over the

Severe Storms Possible In Central IL This Weekend

Below are posts as the Illinois Newsroom followed the developing weather situation early Saturday morning. Updated Saturday at 4:24 a.m. After heavy rain and winds

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Illinois urges residents to join worldwide earthquake drill

High court rejects natural gas company’s pipeline appeal

The Midwest lost two species to extinction, and humans are largely to blame

Illinois Researchers Using Image Recognition to Manage Invasive Asian Carp

Advocates Continue To Push For Equitable Energy Bill

Cover Crops Can Help Slow Climate Change, But Few Farmers Are Planting Them

Illinoisans Advised to Watch Out For Toxic Algae

Ethanol Industry Banks On Carbon Capture To Slow Climate Change, But Researchers Have Doubts

Strong Storms Possible On Sunday Afternoon

Severe Storms Prompt Warnings Across Central Illinois

Central Illinois Faces Friday Afternoon Storms, Tornadoes and Floods

Dynegy Agrees To Move Coal Ash From Detention Ponds Near Middle Fork

Severe Storms Possible In Central IL This Weekend

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