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Tuesday’s Heat Index Map for Missouri & Illinois is Terrifying
If you thought Monday was hot, wait until you see the heat index map for Missouri and Illinois for Tuesday. It's led to excessive heat warnings and advisories for nearly all of both states. The National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri just updated the outlook for Tuesday in both...
TVA requests public comments on environmental study for proposed coal mine expansion
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which delivers energy to 10 million people across seven southeastern states, seeks public comments on a draft Environmental Impact Statement for a coal mine expansion in southern Illinois. Specifically, Sugar ... Read More » The post TVA requests public comments on environmental study for proposed coal mine expansion appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
On the Ground as Illinois Begins Construction on 3D Printed Housing
What resembled a space vehicle launchpad—complete with a 40 ft x 40 ft pad encircled by a steel lattice and twin two-story gantries towering over the corners—was in fact the site of a groundbreaking project. One of the gantries began to glide along the lattice, revealing its true identity: the head of an enormous 3D printer. It was extruding a cementitious substance, akin to a giant tube of adhesive traversing a dry white gum-line. Despite the sweltering summer heat, the crowd stirred with excitement as they witnessed history: one of the first 3D-printed domiciles designed to withstand earthquakes in the United States had begun construction.
Kamala Harris’s Chicago Convention And Illinois’ Unique Place In Civil Rights History
(Trice Edney Wire) – The modern civil rights movement hit a new peak last week in Illinois. It marked the movement coming full circle, in a way, back to the state of its birth more than a century ago. Illinois is the unsung “alpha and omega” of the movement....
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
CHICAGO (WMBD) — The state’s top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozens of video gaming machines being stolen across Illinois including in Peoria and Tazewell counties. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of...
Scientists use evolution to bioengineer new pathways to sustainable energy, pharmaceuticals
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Using evolution as a guiding principle, researchers have successfully engineered bacteria-yeast hybrids to perform photosynthetic carbon assimilation, generate cellular energy and support yeast growth without traditional carbon feedstocks like glucose or glycerol. By engineering photosynthetic cyanobacteria to live symbiotically inside yeast cells, the bacteria-yeast hybrids can produce important hydrocarbons, paving new biotechnical pathways to non-petroleum-based energy, other synthetic biology applications and the experimental study of evolution.
Q&A | Former Prospectus EIC Kassidy Caroline publishes first book, “The Shadows We Hide”
At 20 years old, Kassidy Caroline is smashing her expectations of following her dreams. After initially resigning from the Prospectus to publish her first book by the age of 22, she has thrown her inhibitions to the wind and enlisted the help of friends and family to make her dreams a reality.
Confidentially Yours helps women find comfortable bras
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Women have spent all summer running around and keeping ourselves, our kids, and our families busy. It was warm and we washed our bras a lot. They don’t always fit right, and they definitely don’t always hold up after multiple washes. Visit the great team at Confidentially Yours – a women’s bra boutique located in Champaign for bras that fit and last.
Rantoul authorities looking for tips on four fires in one neighborhood
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Rantoul Fire and Police Departments are investigating a series of suspicious fires that happened last week, and they’re asking for help through Crime Stoppers in solving the case. Officials said that on Aug. 21, four separate fires happened in the same neighborhood that were deemed suspicious, all around 8:30 p.m. […]
American Red Cross announces critical blood shortage
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The American Red Cross is in the midst of a national blood emergency, further exacerbated by the aftermath of Hurricane Debby and severe weather events across the country. The organization is urging those in unaffected areas to schedule an appointment to donate blood immediately.
Area teams start 2024 volleyball campaigns
St. Joseph - St. Joseph-Ogden's Ava Seggebruch goes up for a block during last year's home match against St. Anne. The Spartan varsity volleyball team will open their 2024 season at home tonight against Maroa-Forsyth following freshman and junior varsity matches. Looking to improve on last year's third-place finish in the highly competitive Illini Praire Conference (7-2), SJO finished the season with an impressive 28-6 record.
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