Hornets build their nests at least three feet above the ground and they usually locate them on tree branches, shrubs, utility poles, or under the eaves of an overhang of a house.
The ClassE high school entrepreneurship program is proud to present the 2024 class of 20 under 40 honorees, recognizing those who make a difference in the Coles County area.
The Community Leaders Breakfast spotlighted Mattoon pro motorcyclist Dallas Daniels and the 2024 20 Under 40 honorees.
EIU Spring Fest to feature art vendors, food trucks, sand art sculpting, music and theater performances, children's activities, and more Thursday-Saturday.
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Charles Brown of Arcola was killed at Pearl Harbor while serving on the USS West Virginia alongside his brother, Harry, who survived.
Showers and storms are likely Thursday as a cold front moves over central Illinois. Damaging wind and hail could occur in spots. Flooding and an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Get the latest on the timing and hazards in our weather update.
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Troopers responded to the scene after receiving a report that a vehicle had struck the Barrington Road Toll Plaza along Interstate 90 in Cook County and become engulfed in fire.
SPRINGFIELD — The recent surge of international migrants arriving in Illinois has brought with it a host of new challenges for state and local officials. Those range from filling their most basic needs like emergency food, clothing and shelter, to more complex issues like lining them up with basic health care, financial assistance and other social services.
The Illinois Senate passed a bill Thursday that would ban four food additives that are found in common products including candy, soda and baked goods.
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Illinois is making progress in retooling its lineup after last year's Elite Eight run.
The Illini got their fourth transfer of the offseason on Tuesday with a former four-star prospect.
Chester Frazier, a former Illinois player, took a position as an associate head coach on West Virginia's staff after three years as an assistant in Champaign.
After missing close to a full calendar year with a pair of injuries, Matthew Bailey is getting closer to joining Illinois and get back on the field after showing promise as a true freshman in 2022.
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Starbucks says its new planet-friendlier cups are part of a sustained sustainability push at the coffee giant. McDonald’s and Coca-Cola are also rethinking plastic packaging.
As Earth Day approaches, individuals and businesses alike are turning their focus towards sustainable practices that can help protect our environment – as many as 87% of business leaders say that sustainability initiatives are important to their business and long-term success. One significant area of concern is the vast amount of electronic waste generated each […]
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died. He was 80.
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We often hear from politicians that they are “against illegal immigration but in favor of legal immigration.”
Given former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric during the Republican primaries, immigration enforcement at our southern border is likely to be a major focus of his presidential campaign.
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