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Nationwide tech hiccup interferes with US driver’s license offices

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A nationwide technology problem briefly interrupted services Thursday at state offices that handle driver’s licenses, officials said. The outage, which lasted from approximately 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT, was “due to a loss in cloud connectivity,” the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators said. “This prevented a number of motor…

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Dixon Zeigler scholarship applications available

STONINGTON — The First National Bank of Pana has announced the Dixon Zeigler Scholarship is available. Students graduating from Taylorville High School who reside within the last boundaries of the former Stonington School District are encouraged to apply. Mr. Zeigler farmed in the Stonington area for many years. Upon his death in 2015, his wishes…

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US calls for vote on UN Gaza resolution

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States called for a vote Friday on a newly revised and tougher U.N. resolution declaring that “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is “imperative” to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to more than 2…

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Short Corn gets big attention

PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Some corn growers are looking to short stature corn to reach new heights in yields. Among them is Kevin Kalb, an Indiana farmer and 15-time national corn yield champion. Such hybrids could be a key to future higher yields, he told farmers at Commodity Classic, near where a new smart short corn…

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iFAB secures funding to further bio-manufacturing and precision fermentation

Hannah Spangler FarmWeek New funding for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub at the University of Illinois propels Illinois toward becoming a leader in biomanufacturing and precision fermentation. State leaders, including Gov. JB Pritzker, announced nearly $680 million in funding commitments from 31 partner organizations at a March 4 press conference in…

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U of I women, money and power class opens for the public

HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek The University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) is now offering its online class “Women, Money and Power” to the public. Starting March 20, all individuals can participate in the eight-week class designed to empower women to take on financial and entrepreneurial roles. The class will include a…

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Three challenges facing the agricultural sector

Since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic in early 2020, businesses big and small have faced significant challenges. Though the pandemic has ended, many sectors, including the agricultural industry, face familiar and unfamiliar challenges. The agricultural sector is crucial to the survival and health of billions of people across the globe. Though it’s…

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Study: How home food availability affects young children’s nutrient intake

URBANA — Early childhood is important for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors. Young children rely on parents to provide food options, and food availability in the home affects their dietary choices. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for children…

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