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Drought causing ongoing concerns, legislative hearings about Illinois water supply
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1512+ words) Drought and hot temperatures have burdened Illinois since last summer, and despite rain improving conditions this spring, the long-term lack of precipitation and high temperatures have impacted water supplies across the state. As local governments confront water challenges, regional droughts…...
Stephenson County discovery: Asian copperleaf, a nonnative weed, confirmed in Illinois
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (197+ words) FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Corn and soybean growers in northern Illinois should be on the lookout for a nonnative weed after the first confirmed Illinois population of Asian copperleaf (Acalypha australis) was found in a Stephenson County field following this year’s corn…...