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Longtime Morrow Plots steward leaves lasting legacy
URBANA, IL — In the 150 years since the establishment of the Morrow Plots at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, many forward-thinking people have had a hand in their upkeep and management. But in that long line of leaders — from founder Manly Miles to current director Andrew Margenot — it’s recently deceased Robert Dunker whose love and dedication towards the plots may surpass the rest.
grainjournal.com
Crickets Offer Potential Solution for Mycotoxin-Contaminated Corn
Photo credit: U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers in Peoria, Illinois, and Stoneville, Mississippi, are exploring a way to recover value from mycotoxin-contaminated corn by using crickets to convert the grain into a high-protein feed ingredient. Corn is a staple of livestock feed across...
WCIA
$1M U of I project on water quality, farm economy takes a local approach to a bigger issue
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A research project at the U of I aiming to prevent algal blooms in the Gulf of Mexico while boosting farm economies has received nearly $1 million from the EPA. The Illinois Water Recycling for Gulf Nutrient Reduction Project is taking a local approach to the issue, before taking their data […]
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City manager says Normal is watching statewide data center talks, shared sales tax negotiation
The Town of Normal is still mulling over public testimony in the Twin Cities and McLean County from Bloomington's planning commission hearing on data centers earlier this month. At the Oct. 17 meeting, citizens overwhelmingly spoke out against the prospect of a data center. “Well, all of the citizen comments...
WCIA
$1M U of I project on water quality, farm economy takes a local approach to a bigger issue
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A research project at the U of I aiming to prevent algal blooms in the Gulf of Mexico while boosting farm economies has received nearly $1 million from the EPA. The Illinois Water Recycling for Gulf Nutrient Reduction Project is taking a local approach to...
agfundernews.com
iPROOF facility aims to bridge biotech’s valley of death
US corn wet miller and biomanufacturing expert Primient is preparing to open a precision fermentation scale-up facility in Decatur, Illinois, next May, enabling startups and established companies to validate their tech and economics before moving to commercial-scale manufacturing. The iPROOF site (Illinois Pilot Research and Operations Optimization Facility), will feature...
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mahometdaily.com
Mahomet closes the book on data center talks, Village to work with Colravy on language for upcoming resolutions
Village of Mahomet leaders used the Oct. 20 study session to formally close the chapter on talks with data center developer Clean Cloud Energy. But nearly an hour of discussion made clear the fallout is far from settled. Village President Jason Tompkins opened the agenda item by restating that Mahomet...
Guessing Headlights
Ford Dealer Ends 51-Year Franchise but Refuses to Close Shop
After 51 years as a Ford dealer in Delavan, Illinois, Roland Rich Automotive is giving up its franchise amid rising operating costs and difficulty finding qualified mechanics. The decision ends new Ford vehicle sales at ... Read more
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This U of I environmental scientist hopes his research will help farmers build sustainable practices
URBANA — Research on climate and the environment, fueled by mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence, could help scientists understand how climate change will impact agriculture, crop production and everyday life. That’s according to Kaiyu Guan, an environmental scientist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, who was recently named a...
greaterpeoriaedc.org
CEDS: The Journey Begins with the Map
Over the last year or so, you’ve seen a good amount of reporting in this newsletter about the development of a new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for our region. The Big Table gathering happened almost exactly a year ago. There were follow-on Rural Big Table conversations in late 2025 and early 2026. The final step in that process is complete, and I’m proud to share the Greater Peoria Big Table CEDS for 2026-2030. The Greater Peoria EDC Board of Directors officially adopted the CEDS, which will guide our region’s efforts to strengthen the economy over the next five years, in early October.
nowdecatur.com
Decatur Family YMCA Names Allison Buzick as Next CEO
October 23, 2026 – The Decatur Family YMCA has selected Allison Buzick as its next chief executive officer following a nationwide search that began in May. Buzick is tentatively scheduled to begin the position November 18, 2026. The YMCA’s CEO Search Committee worked with Y-USA and the Illinois State...