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Read more about the article Drainage districts in Champaign County collected over $1.7 million in 2022 but receive little attention
A portion of the Champaign County Land Resource Management Plan's map of drainage districts within the county.

Drainage districts in Champaign County collected over $1.7 million in 2022 but receive little attention

There are about 80 active drainage districts located within Champaign County, which can levy taxes on property owners. In addition, there are hundreds of…

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Read more about the article E-bikes pose danger across college campuses, risk of insurance loss
Adam Peck, former Illinois State University assistant vice president for student affairs, who died in 2022 after he was hit by an electric bicycle on campus.

E-bikes pose danger across college campuses, risk of insurance loss

“Those things are going to kill me one day,” Adam Peck said to his wife, Michele, after narrowly avoiding an e-bike rider on the…

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Read more about the article ADM’s well leak draws allegations of environmental violationsADM
Archer Daniels Midland regional headquarters in Decatur, Illinois. Photo from ADM's website.

ADM’s well leak draws allegations of environmental violations

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) was the first company in the nation to operate a permitted commercial carbon sequestration facility at its Decatur location. But…

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Read more about the article Emulsicoat asphalt plant moves to new location following decades of neighborhood complaintsHenry Young
Emulsicoat Inc.'s new location on Saline Court in Urbana. Photo by Henry Young.

Emulsicoat asphalt plant moves to new location following decades of neighborhood complaints

Emulsicoat’s asphalt plant located in the Historic East Urbana neighborhood is now operating at a new site 15 minutes away. The long-criticized plant is…

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