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Peter Goldsmith, Director of the Soybean Innovation Lab, says the lab is shutting down because of the federal funding cuts to USAID. Part of their research was on the red leaf blotch, a disease that could decimate the crop if it makes its way to the U.S. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Agriculture
1 year ago
U of I soybean lab’s pending closure due to USAID cuts hinders global disease research

Lab was part of network studying red leaf blotch, which could potentially decimate the crop.

IL State News
1 year ago
Governor again promises balanced budget

Streaming live on Capitol City Now and WTAX starting at noon

Local
1 year ago
A new view of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum via “Lincoln Unlocked” app

Augmented reality

Local
1 year ago
Deadly fire in Jacksonville over the weekend

Woman found dead in garage

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Three die in fire in Virden

Jacob James, 10, was pronounced dead at the scene

Local
1 year ago
New IDOT secretary’s goal for construction

Gia Biagi took over the Illinois Department of Transportation in January.

Crime
1 year ago
New charges against meth defendant

Cocaine, fentanyl, gun

IL State News
1 year ago
Abraham Lincoln, born 216 years ago, still looks good

Lincoln won’t judge Trump

Crime
1 year ago
GOP reacts to Madigan verdict

Call for stronger ethics legislation

Union members at Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole meeting
Local
1 year ago
Union laborers packed council chambers as city considers funding for Nehemiah Homes project

Union laborers turned out in force as city considered funding requests for 50 low-cost homes planned for east side. Developer requested city forego Project Labor Agreement.

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