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Warm winter temps could breed early crop pests, UI researchers say
WCIA Champaign via Yahoo News· 3 months agoCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Researchers with the University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute...
Experts predict more ticks and mosquitoes in southwest IL this spring. Here’s why
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA warmer than usual winter could lead to increased pest activity in southern Illinois and...
As Illinois works toward clean energy goal, lawmakers may regulate controversial technology
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAs Illinois considers ways to achieve its goal of relying entirely on clean energy by 2050, one...
Former state natural resources director hired as deputy at UI's Prairie Research Institute
The News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill. via Yahoo Finance· 5 months agoJan. 18—CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois has hired a former director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a deputy director of its Prairie Research Institute. Marc Miller ...
Rose: UI's Prairie Research Institute needs funding, but state spending too much
The News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill. via Yahoo News· 7 months agoDec. 2—Want to purchase today's print edition? Here's a map of single-copy locations. CHAMPAIGN — As happy as state Sen. Chapin Rose said he is to see the University of Illinois requesting funding ...
A battle simmers in Illinois over plans to pipe in and store millions of tons of planet-warming...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOn a subfreezing day in January, John Feltham drove his two-seat Kawasaki utility vehicle over neatly furrowed fields glistening with snow. There were deer and coyote tracks, black crows flapping ...
Satellites capture Canadian wildfire smoke pouring into US Midwest
The Independent via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThick smoke from wildfires in Canada poured into the US Midwest and Plains on Wednesday, causing air...
New superintendent hired for Indiana Dunes National Park after stints in Alaska and Montana
South Bend Tribune via Yahoo News· 3 months agoPORTER — The National Park Service has hired a new superintendent for Indiana Dunes National Park,...
Lawmaker, hemp producer vying to fill Rockford area senate seat clash on guns, crime
Rockford Register Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFREEPORT — A Republican state representative and a Democratic political newcomer will face off in the Nov. 8 election as they seek to join the state Senate representing most of northwest Illinois ...
Mahomet Aquifer concerns dominate House floor discussion on carbon capture bill
WCIA Champaign via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — Vermilion County Republican Representative Brandun Schweizer rose on...