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2 days ago

Man rescued from grain bin in Nokomis

"Relief cuts" in the grain bin and the moving around of grain helped to rescue the man.

1 week ago

$2B investment for Tuscola ammonia plant

Cronus Chemicals will build huge fertilizer plant.

Farm Progress Show in Decagtur

2 weeks ago

Farm Progress Show celebrating 20 years of Progress City

"Decatur is in the middle of what we call the three I-s: Indiana, Illinois and Iowa," said Rick Wild, the On-site Operations Manager for the show.

Tractors on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur.

2 weeks ago

Farm Progress Show takes over Decatur this week

Everything from tractors and seed, to NASCAR drivers and politicians, will be at the Farm Progress Show.

Rice crop

3 weeks ago

U of I researcher leads groundbreaking development in rice breeding

A rising global population with growing economic power means demand for high-quality grain will continue to increase, making efficient and cost-effective breeding programs essential.

"Bruce,' the grand champion steer at the Illinois State Fair, shown by Kadie Hummel (right).

3 weeks ago

A steer named Bruce is the star of the Illinois State Fair

He means scholarship money for Kadie Hummel of Cabrey, Ill.

Illustration of what in 2024 was a proposed agreement between ADM and the EPA.

3 weeks ago

EPA issues order after ADM carbon sequestration leaked into other areas

The substances leaked into an unauthorized area near the Decatur plant in July of last year.

emergency lights shutterstock

3 weeks ago

Teen dead after farm-related accident near Virden

Authorities believe Kiel suffered an accident while using some equipment outside of Virden and was pronounced dead around noon.

3 weeks ago

JB sees a big 2026 for IL Dems

Wednesday was Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair.

4 weeks ago

Let the Illinois State Fair begin!

Costello touts infrastructure; Stratton eyes slushy, corn

The event also highlighted the university’s growing educational footprint, including a surge in enrollment.

4 weeks ago

U of I leaders celebrate youth, agriculture, and community at Ag Day 2025

On display during Ag Day were projects across hundreds of categories — from robotics and engineering to livestock and nutrition.

Recent Headlines

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.