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In 2011, Illinois businessman Jim Bolin built a record-breaking wind chime to draw travelers into Casey; 15 years later, his project had grown to 21 giant objects and 12 Guinness records

Jim Bolin transformed struggling Casey, Illinois, with giant attractions. What began with a record-breaking wind chime grew into 21 oversized objects and 12 Guinness World Records titles, drawing visitors and national attention to the small town.

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Trump hit pause on a Great Lakes project. Then a phone call changed the odds

The Trump administration abruptly lifted a months-long stop-work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes, hours after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke with President Donald Trump.

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In 2004, Illinois began Cedar Lake restoration with 3 projects to curb erosion. 18 years later, Cedar Creek was delisted for 3 impairments after sediment and TSS improved

Cedar Lake erosion restoration Illinois: Extensive erosion restoration efforts at Cedar Lake have significantly improved water quality. Projects focused on stabilizing shorelines and gullies, reducing sediment and nutrient pollution. These restoration initiatives successfully addressed multiple water quality impairments in Cedar Creek.

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'Another Lindsay Clancy': Fear Erupts After Toddler Dies in Illinois Homicide as Mother Is Found Self-Harming

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In 1922, Joy Morton turned 175 acres of his Illinois country estate into a tree museum west of Chicago; a century later, the Morton Arboretum spans 1,700 acres

The Morton Arboretum, founded in 1922, conserves biodiversity and enhances climate resilience. This living collection of trees offers significant value to human well-being. Research shows urban trees reduce stress and improve moods for city dwellers. The Arboretum actively works to improve tree canopy in under-resourced neighborhoods. A century later, this…

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In 2011, Illinois' Algonquin secured $1 million for a Woods Creek watershed plan. 10 years later, 27 projects costing $4.8 million had reduced pollution and improved the watershed for residents

The Woods Creek watershed in Illinois became the focus of a long-term restoration effort after the Village of Algonquin received more than $1 million in CWA Section 319 funding in 2011. A comprehensive watershed-based plan followed in 2013, guiding projects designed to address nonpoint source pollution, improve stormwater management, restore…

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Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Forest Service to halt a logging project in Illinois' Shawnee National Forest

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In 1996, Illinois added Lake Decatur to its pollution list after farm runoff harmed its water. 28 years later, nitrogen levels fell below the 7.8 mg/L limit

Lake Decatur's water quality improved after implementing agricultural best management practices. Efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff continue to protect this vital resource. Grants funded watershed plans and structural best management practices for farmers. Monitoring shows promising trends for nitrogen and phosphorus levels in the lake. Continuous effort is…

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GOP candidate Te Brown denied being the same person indicted for fraud in Illinois. Then her own campaign manager confirmed it: ‘Are you the police?’

Campaign manager claims the charges have been dropped

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In 2002, Illinois listed Sugar Creek as polluted by 2 water-quality problems. 20 years later, 1 was cleared after cleanup efforts helped restore healthy oxygen levels

Sugar Creek's dissolved oxygen impairment was cleared after twenty years of restoration work. Projects across the watershed focused on reducing agricultural pollution and erosion sources. Water quality monitoring confirmed dissolved oxygen levels met state standards by 2022. This success led to the creek's removal from the impaired waters list.

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Penicillin Wasn't Just Fleming's Lab Accident: The Mold That Saved Millions Came from a Rotting Cantaloupe

Fleming's 1928 accident opened the antibiotic era, but the strain that mass-produced penicillin came from a moldy melon in Peoria, Illinois.

Medical Daily

Chicago Reports Its First West Nile Death of the Year as Officials Point to a Rainy Summer

Chicago confirmed two West Nile cases and its first death of 2026. Officials cite the rainiest summer in years and have sprayed 15 areas.

Medical Daily

He captivated millions on TV. Now Archbishop Fulton Sheen is one step closer to sainthood

Catholics from the Peoria, Illinois, area are eagerly preparing for a long-awaited beatification service of the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen

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Trump Defends AI Data Centers as Bipartisan Backlash Hits Five Key States

Trump says towns that reject AI data centers risk falling economically behind, even as governors from both parties — in Texas, New York, Illinois and Florida — move to slow construction over surging electric bills.

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From Illinois to Doral: How Flock's Cameras Became an Immigration Enforcement Flashpoint

Sen. Josh Hawley is investigating Flock Safety's camera network. In five Latino metro areas, the fight over ICE access to that data is already personal.

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Trump claims Chicago ‘will die’ without his help to tackle ‘out of control’ crime

President Trump insists federal government is a ‘fine tuned crime fighting machine’ and urges Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to request support, despite widespread local opposition to last year’s incursion by immigration agents

The Economic Times

In 1996, Illinois listed Lake Decatur for phosphorus and nitrogen pollution. 25 years later, 3 grants helped Decatur expand BMPs and improve water quality in the lake

Lake Decatur has struggled with agricultural runoff pollution for several years, prompting the launch of a water quality initiative aimed at decreasing sediment and nutrient influx. Recent monitoring indicates encouraging trends in reducing phosphorus and nitrogen levels.

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In 2006, Illinois listed 10.69 miles of Cahokia Creek as impaired. 14 years later, Heartlands Conservancy's BMPs improved the stream, leading to delisting in 2020

Cahokia Creek in Illinois was impaired due to severe streambank erosion and lack of vegetation. Heartlands Conservancy used grant funding to implement stream channel and streambed stabilization practices. These efforts included installing rock riffles and establishing vegetated riparian corridors along the creek. The implemented best management practices significantly reduced pollution…

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Still No Powerball Jackpot Winner; Prize Tops $131 Million Heading Into Monday, Aug. 31st

Powerball has gone seven drawings without a jackpot winner, pushing Monday's prize to $131 million, weeks after Illinois' $1.04B win.

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In 2009, Illinois treated a six-mile canal with more than 1,800 gallons of fish-killing poison — and found just one invasive carp

To address the menace of invasive Asian carp, Illinois officials deployed rotenone in a canal, leading to the recovery of numerous fish; however, they could only pinpoint a single bighead carp. The undertaking took place during routine maintenance of an electric barrier, highlighting the complexities of managing these invaders and…

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In 1887, Robert Lincoln transferred his family home to Illinois with conditions for its preservation; today it anchors Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Robert Lincoln took decisive steps to ensure that his family's home in Springfield would remain accessible to the public. This historic residence, once the home of Abraham Lincoln for 17 years, was built in 1839 and expanded into a charming twelve-room abode. In 1887, the property was handed over to…

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How Abraham Lincoln's Self-Education Habits Can Help You Learn Anything Without Money or Resources

He Had Fewer Books Than You Have Browser TabsLincoln's formal schooling totalled less than twelve months across his entire childhood. No single teacher, no fixed curriculum, no library card. He borrowed books from neighbours across miles of Indiana wilderness, read them by firelight when candles ran out, and returned them…

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In 1994, Illinois EPA listed 50.75 miles of Silver Creek as impaired by farm pollution. 28 years later, Illinois removed the creek from its impaired list in 2022

Upper Silver Creek in Illinois has been removed from an impaired waters list. Best management practices were installed to reduce pollution from agricultural sources. These efforts significantly lowered nitrogen and sediment loads in the waterway. Water quality monitoring confirmed improvements in dissolved oxygen levels. The successful project demonstrates effective watershed…

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What to know about Flock’s controversial license plate readers

Flock's plate reader cameras have sparked a heated debate over mass surveillance, spurring protests and arrests in Chicago's suburbs. Here are the answers to some key questions.

The Economic Times

In 2000, University Of Illinois researchers searched 1,000 trillion DNA molecules for lead-sensitive DNA. 9 years later, their lab reported DNA sensors with sensitivity as low as 11 parts per trillion for toxic metals in drinking water

Lead detection may soon look very different from a trip to the laboratory. Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a DNA lead sensor that can recognize dangerous lead ions through a fluorescent signal. The approach uses a tiny strand of catalytic DNA to identify lead with high selectivity. That…

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