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Converting Wastewater to Fertilizer with Fungal Treatment
URBANA, Ill. – Creating fertilizers from organic waste can help reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and promote sustainable production. One way of doing this is through hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), which converts biomass into biocrude oil through a high-temperature, high-pressure process. Two studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explore the use of a fungal treatment to convert the leftover wastewater into fertilizer for agricultural crops.
For Little League all-stars from Champaign, it's time 'to lock in'
Jul. 19—That Champaign East Little League's 12U team is back in the state tournament isn't a surprise to its players. It's the group's third state appearance in a row following trips to the 10U and 11U tournaments in 2022 and 2023. "We're couldn't be more excited for these guys," coach John Phillips said. "They've earned it. They've worked together for four years. Our guys have been working ...
Bob Asmussen | Former Illini standouts Davis, Mitchell joining radio network as analysts
Jul. 19—CHAMPAIGN — They were integral players of the two best football teams at Illinois during the past 25 years. Now, Carey Davis and Kevin Mitchell are again a part of the squad. Davis, a former Illini fullback, and Mitchell, a former Illini safety, are the new radio analysts for Illini Sports Network football broadcasts this upcoming season. Davis and Mitchell are replacing former ...
Group of unsheltered people in Bloomington forced to leave encampment by city
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Ordered by the city, 19 unsheltered people had to pack up camp and leave Constitution Trail near South Gridley Street in Bloomington Wednesday. The camp had been there for a few months, and after residents raised safety concerns, city officials decided to have them removed from the area.
Robbins steps down at IWU
Brett Robbins has resigned as head men’s and women’s wrestling coach at Illinois Wesleyan, the Bloomington, Illinois, school announced Thursday. Robbins restarted the team after a 40 year hiatus and coached the Titans through their first season back on the mat in 2023-2024. Illinois Wesleyan had most recently competed in 183. The head coach position is currently posted on the IWU website.
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
Illinois Pair Arrested After High-Speed Chase on I-94 in LaPorte County
LaPorte County, IN – A reported high-speed chase on Friday evening led to the arrest of two individuals from Illinois. According to Indiana State Police, the pursuit began around 7:15 p.m. when a trooper reportedly attempted to stop a black Jeep traveling at 71 mph in a 45 mph zone on U.S. 20 near C.R. 400 E. The driver, identified as Roberto Valencuela, 19, of Matteson, IL, allegedly fled west on U.S. 20 and onto I-94, prompting a multi-agency response. The chase continued through LaPorte and Porter Counties, with officers deploying stop sticks multiple times along I-94.
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
3 hurt in pair of overnight Champaign shootings
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department is investigating a pair of overnight shootings that left a total of three people hurt, two of them seriously. Champaign Police officials said there is no indication that the shootings are related. As such, they are being investigated separately. The first happened in downtown Champaign near Main […]
Michael Long claims MARS Modified win at Farmer City Raceway!
A Feature 1 (30 Laps): 1. 18L-Michael Long[3]; 2. 96M-Mike McKinney[1]; 3. 89-Austin Friedman[2]; 4. 24-Zeke McKenzie[5]; 5. C40-Mike Chasteen Jr[9]; 6. 77-Ray Bollinger[4]; 7. 45-Kyle Hammer[6]; 8. 10K-Kelly Kovski[16]; 9. 21-Lyndon Whitfill[10]; 10. 7-Brad Deyoung[14]; 11. 4-Dylan Woodling[11]; 12. J24-Jeremy Nichols[17]; 13. Z1-Zac Oedewaldt[13]; 14. 72A-Austin Lynn[18]; 15. B5-Matthew Baker[19]; 16. 48-Adam Pockrus[7]; 17. 73-Alan Stipp[15]; 18. 43-Jared Thomas[12]; 19. 18-Jarrett Stryker[21]; 20. 79-Jeff King[22]; 21. (DNF) 22H-Josh Harris[8]; 22. (DNF) 21JR-Justin McCoy[20]
It was a big week for food
This week was a big week for food. Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery won four medals — the most they’ve ever won — at this year’s American Cheese Society Annual Competition. Urbana’s Sicilian sandwich shop Baldarotta’s announced the opening of a second location, a neighborhood Italian bodega on Griggs Street. On Thursday, BakeLab opened a Champaign location: BakeLab Pâtisserie and Café at Lodgic. And there was bad news this week, too: A Taste of Both Worlds inside Broadway Food Hall closed permanently.
Network interruption affects University of Illinois campus
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — University of Illinois campus is experiencing a significant network service interruption Friday morning, according to university police. Around 7:54 a.m., an Illini-Alert was sent out to students and faculty alerting them of the disruption. There was no estimate provided for when the network service issue will be resolved. Officials with the […]
10 years for arsonist who set fire inside Target store in the Loop
CHICAGO — A Decatur man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for intentionally setting fire to the bedding section at a Target store in the Loop. Ronald Langley, 26, pleaded guilty to arson in exchange for the sentence from Judge Timothy Joyce. Officials said that Langley entered...
Illinois basketball trying to get in the game for 2025 5-star point guard
It looks like the Illinois basketball team might be making some headway with a big-time 2025 recruit. Just a few weeks ago, the Illini had the top class in the country for 2025. We had a five-star in Will Riley pledged, and our point guard of the future was going to be Jeremiah Fears.
From the court to the links: Meet the five Illini at the Paris Olympics
With just a week to go before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris, there’s no better time to feel some Illini pride. Five former or current Illinois athletes will be at the games, which are the 39th-ever Summer games to be held. Between five...
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