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When beekeepers saw widespread honeybee die-offs last year, researchers at the USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center stepped in to help. The Trump administration now plans to close the facility, sparking concern among beekeepers and scientists.
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
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“Bite by Bite” is a book of short, illustrated lyrical essays by poet and writer Aimee Nezhukumatathil. In each essay, Nezhukumatathi reflects on a food that shaped her life. -
McDonough District Hospital has contracted out the service with Lifeguard Ambulance for around eight years. But the hospital recently gave Lifeguard a 45-day notice that it plans to end the contract on May 3. -
The Knox County Board is forming a special task force to evaluate whether to renovate or replace the county’s aging courthouse — or move operations to another building — as officials consider the cost of needed upgrades. -
Spoon River College and McDonough County's school districts still plan to build a career and technical education center in Macomb. -
For our Women’s Voice series, commentator Sydney Null talks about the joys and challenges of being a parent.
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