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Jan 14 2026EDUCATION

Building a Future in Farming: IVCC's New Ag Center

In Oglesby, something exciting is growing on the Illinois Valley Community College campus. It's not a crop, but a new building. This is the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center. It's a big deal because it's going to help students learn about farming and agriculture in a modern way.

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Shooting: A Clash of Justice and Politics

In a surprising turn of events, several attorneys from the US justice department's civil rights division have resigned. They are unhappy with a decision not to investigate the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. This incident happened in Minneapolis on January 7. The attorneys who quit w

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Jack Smith: The Man Behind the Trump Investigations

Jack Smith, a former special counsel, is preparing to speak openly about his probes into Donald Trump. This comes after he was privately questioned by the House Judiciary Committee. The committee's leader, Jim Jordan, announced Smith's upcoming public appearance. Smith's investigations led to two c

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

JPMorgan's Big Spend Plan to Stay Ahead

JPMorgan Chase is ready to open its wallet wide to keep up with the competition. The bank's CEO, Jamie Dimon, made it clear that they won't hold back on spending to stay ahead of companies like Stripe, SoFi, and Charles Schwab. He said they are always watching what these competitors are doing and ho

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Jan 13 2026SPORTS

Koepka's Comeback: A Fresh Start or Just a Business Move?

Brooks Koepka is making a big return to the PGA Tour. This is after leaving for LIV Golf back in 2022. Some people are not happy about it. They think he should face bigger punishments. Others just accept it as part of the game. Jordan Spieth, a fellow golfer, has some thoughts on this. He thinks Ko

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Cheerleading's Big Leap: From Campus Chants to a Billion-Dollar Business

Cheerleading has come a long way from the days of simple chants and crowd engagement. It's now a highly competitive sport with impressive stunts and performances. This transformation didn't happen overnight. It was the vision of one man, Jeff Webb, who saw the potential in cheerleading and turned it

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Jan 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Forever Chemicals: A Hidden Threat to Our Children

PFAS, or "forever chemicals, " are a serious problem for pregnant women and their unborn babies. These chemicals can cause low birth weight, premature births, and even infant deaths. They stick around in our bodies and the environment forever. You can find them in drinking water, fish, soil, and eve

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Clintons Stand Firm Against Congressional Inquiry

The Clintons have chosen not to participate in a congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a politically motivated effort. They expressed their stance in a letter to Representative James Comer, who leads the House Oversight Committee. The Clintons believe the investigation is more

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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

Fireworks Fun Gone Wrong: What's Really Happening?

Fireworks light up the sky during holidays, but they're also lighting up emergency rooms. Injuries from fireworks have been on the rise in the U. S. since 2012. A recent study looked at firework-related injuries from 2016 to 2021. It found that most injuries happen around New Year's and Independence

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Jan 13 2026CELEBRITIES

Jennifer Lawrence's Funny Celebrity Encounters

Jennifer Lawrence, a well-known actress, has had some funny moments with other famous people. She once talked about a time when she scared Tom Felton, the actor who plays Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter. This happened when they were both on The Tonight Show. Lawrence said she was so excited to meet him

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