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In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...- In 2009, Illinois used 38,881 tons of fly ash in highway construction; IDOT reported spending $1.75 million while reducing landfill use and cement demandIllinois highways are increasingly integrating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, as a sustainable option for road construction. This...
- In 2009, Illinois used an estimated 284,715 tons of recycled concrete material in highway construction; IDOT spent about $3.18 million on the material for embankments, bases, and subbasesIn Illinois, the innovative approach of repurposing aged concrete for highway projects is not just cost-effective but also environmentally ...
- Trump hit pause on a Great Lakes project. Then a phone call changed the oddsThe Trump administration abruptly lifted a months-long stop-work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, aimed at preventing invasive...
- In 1970s, silver carp were brought to the US for aquaculture. Now the jumping fish threaten a $20 billion Great Lakes industryInvasive silver carp are rapidly approaching the Great Lakes, raising alarm over potential ecological and economic damage. The recent detec...
- Quote of the Day by Walt Disney: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life... a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you” — Inspiring life lessons from a motivational quote on resilience, failure, personal growth and turning setbacks into strength by the legendary animator and entertainment pioneerQuote of the Day by Walt Disney: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.” While a sudd...
- Indiana Flood Warning: Midwest braces for more dangerous flooding and stormsNew storms threaten additional flooding across the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Eastern Indiana experienced catastrophic rainfall, causing wide...
- Not superhero toys, video games, 11-year-old from Illinois, USA, had a different passion. Today, his hobby has earned him a place in Guinness World RecordsIn an interview, Anderson Taylor, the world’s youngest museum curator, explained how he discovered his passion for fossils at the tender ag...
- Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the MidwestA series of vicious storms ravaged the Midwest, unleashing tornadoes and heavy rainfall. The storm's fury left hundreds of thousands withou...
- In the 19th century, a Portuguese winemaker built his goats a three-storey tower because he thought they deserved a mountainIn the 19th century, a visionary Portuguese grape grower constructed an innovative stone tower specifically for his goats. This ingenious d...
- Walgreens to close more stores in 2026 - Check list of pharmacy giant's locations shutting down across the USWalgreens is closing stores across many states as part of its 2026 operational streamlining plan. The company aims to improve profitability...
- What to know about Trump's order shrinking the size of two national monuments in UtahUS President Trump reduced Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. These actions reversed prior proclamations m...
- Flash flooding traps hundreds of people in rural US' MissouriTorrential downpours caused flash flooding in Missouri's Ozark Mountains on Friday. Hundreds were trapped by high waters along the rain-swo...
- Quote of the day by Frances McDormand: 'I want to separate my professional life from my personal life. I want to live a...' - Oscar-winning actress of Fargo, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Nomadland reveals life lessons on work-life balanceFrances McDormand quote today: Frances McDormand advocates for a clear separation between work and personal life. She believes maintaining ...
- Entertainment columnist to Movie Critic: How did Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, land an NBC offer?Gene Shalit Death: Gene Shalit, the iconic "Today" show movie critic, has passed away at the age of 100. For over four decades, Shalit ente...
- Weather today: Kankakee Illinois tornado leaves thousands without power - check your area statusThousands lost power in Kankakee, Illinois, and Northwest Indiana after severe storms. Destructive hail and suspected tornadoes caused sign...
- Massive winter weather slams Midwest: Over 1,000 canceled flights amid heavy snowA severe winter storm swept across the Midwest and Central U.S. during the Thanksgiving weekend, depositing heavy snow and interrupting tra...
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- Ethanol bears brunt of falling oil pricesAt the time, government mandates were expanding use of ethanol in gasoline, and the project promised a boost to the local economy, includin...
- FBI looking for Indian-origin doctor charged with fraudFBI has launched a manhunt to locate Indian-origin doctor Gautam Gupta, whose ads promising weight loss are well-known here, for allegedly ...
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