DOE invests 1.1M in sorghum disease resistance research
The Department of Energy funds a three year sorghum disease resistance project led by University of Illinois crop sciences assistant professor Tiffany Jamann. Partners include Santiago Mideros of Illinois and Bill Rooney of Texas A&M. The study aims to identify resistance genes, test their efficacy against leaf blight and anthracnose, and explore fungal host specificity to boost sorghum bioenergy potential.
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Peoria Fire Department overshadowed in fatal Bartonville fires
Bartonville and West Peoria saw four fatalities over 11 years with Peoria firefighters not called. Mayor Jim Ardis blames reluctance on the mutual aid system MABAS directing calls to other volunteer departments. The issue, though not new, is deemed very important to fix.
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McCain tributes echo a rebuke of Trump at memorial
A Washington National Cathedral service for Senator John McCain featured sharp critiques of President Trump from Meghan McCain, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and other dignitaries. Ivanka Trump attended with Kushner. Trump stayed away, tweeting grievances. Obama urged civility and universal values, while Bush echoed McCain’s legacy of service and human rights.
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Labor Day Closings In Mount Carmel
City offices and schools in Mount Carmel will be closed Monday for Labor Day. Trash collection will shift to Tuesday for routes normally picked up Monday, with all other pickup days unaffected.
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Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel Police arrest multiple suspects with warrants
August 30 Ashton T. Reed 24 is jailed on Driving While License Suspended and Uninsured Vehicle charges after a traffic stop on West Third Street. August 28 Karen S. Miskell 55 held on a suspended license and Wabash County Failure to Appear warrant with a $350 bond. August 27 Dustin S. Fisher 22 jailed on a Failure to Appear warrant with a $200 bond. August 26 Lynda D. Brown 58 charged with warrant and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. held on $350 bond.
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West Third Street
Reed
Wabash County
Karen S. Miskell
Miskell
Third
Walnut Streets
Wabash
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Fisher
Walnut Street
Lynda D. Brown
Brown
North Cherry Street
City approves Merriel RV Park expansion after cleanup praise
The city council approved adding 10 spaces to the Merriel RV Park, honoring Patric Merriel for cleaning up the lot. Commissioner Rod Rodriguez praised the site before the vote, while Dulgar called the place lovely.
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Rod Rodriguez
Snakes Threatened in Illinois Road Closed for Crossing Safety
A 2.5 mile road in Illinois will close to vehicle traffic until Oct 30 to allow safe snake crossings. Pedestrians may use the road, but collecting or handling snakes is prohibited under federal and state law, protecting endangered species and supporting conservation efforts.
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Illinois
United States
Trump rally in Indiana boosts Braun as crowd applauds
Supporters line the street while protesters gather as Donald Trump backs Mike Braun in Indiana’s senate race. Braun praises Trump’s promises kept and vows to be a loyal ally in Washington as he faces Democrat Joe Donnelly. The event highlights strong GOP energy and red state support.
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Evansville
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