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Gardener’s Day in Macomb offers variety of educational sessions
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (323+ words) The University of Illinois Extension office in Macomb will host its 28th annual Gardener's Day later this month. "People can expect a day of education for gardening, landscaping, conservation," said Chris Enroth, Horticulture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension. "Why…...
A huge study finds a link between cannabis use in teens and psychosis later
1+ week, 4+ day ago (735+ words) As marijuana use among teens has grown in the past decade, researchers have been trying to better understand the health risks of the drug. Now, a new longitudinal study finds that cannabis use among adolescents increases risks of being diagnosed…...
Little Aledo, Illinois gets its cinematic closeup in a big way
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1775+ words) The small Quad Cities area town of Aledo is getting lots of attention on the silver screen, thanks to two film projects from producer Christina Shaver. The critically acclaimed feature, "Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois," was…...
Gene therapies are out of reach for many who need them to beat diseases
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (81+ words) Gene therapy drugs have the potential to cure some diseases, but some have a price tag of over a million dollars. Who gets access to them and who doesn't? - On Air Now Playing WIUM Tri States Public Radio Gene therapies…...
‘Right in the Eye’ to bring early French cinema to life at Galesburg’s Orpheum Theatre
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (338+ words) Early French cinema will be reimagined as a live performance this weekend at Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre. That's the idea behind "Right in the Eye," a live movie concert that pairs short, silent films by French filmmaker Georges M'li's with musicians…...
Did you feel it? An earthquake rattled central Illinois early Tuesday morning
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (86+ words) The USGS confirms a 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Springfield. - On Air Now Playing WIUM Tri States Public Radio Did you feel it? An earthquake rattled central Illinois early Tuesday morning Thousands of people across central Illinois were rattled by an…...
Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-U.S. talks
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (555+ words) Updated December 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM CST KYIV, Ukraine " Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one person and wounding 27 others, a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said. Explosions boomed across Kyiv for…...
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind megahit Call of Duty, dies at 55
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (258+ words) Vince Zampella, one of the creators behind bestselling video games such as Call of Duty, has died. He was 55. Video game company Electronic Arts said Zampella died Sunday. The company did not disclose his cause of death. In 2010, Zampella founded…...
Filmmaker Craig Brewer channels his inner Neil Diamond in 'Song Sung Blue"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (95+ words) The Hustle & Flow director is known for his films The Dreamers and The Misfits. His latest is based on the true story a Milwaukee couple who became local legends performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band. - On Air Now Playing…...
The 2025 pop culture yearbook, from pettiest cameo to nerdiest movie moment
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (859+ words) Dueling Safdie brother movie projects, Love Island USA chaos, a feces-filled And Just Like That " finale: looking back on an eclectic year for pop culture. - On Air Now Playing WIUM Tri States Public Radio The 2025 pop culture yearbook, from pettiest…...