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Described by its first president John Milton Gregory as the “West Point for the working world,” the University of Illinois has aimed to stand at the forefront of labor innovation since its inception in 1867. A deep commitment to revolutionizing the working class experience through research and technology is still at the core of the...

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced the Illinois Fermentation and Agricultural Biomanufacturing Hub as one of 31 Tech Hub designees.  iFAB is led by the Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory, which is part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences at the University. The 31 Tech Hubs were selected...

On Wednesday afternoon, the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences and the college of Liberal Arts & Sciences held their annual career fair for students. The career fair was held in the Illini Union from 1-6 p.m. Employers and recruiters were invited to set up booths and talk to students about internships and prospective...

As climate change and drought make water an ever-scarcer commodity in New Mexico, a report last month by the non-governmental organization Food and Water Watch found agriculture is using more than 80% of the state's fresh water.

Good gut health may be as simple as following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, updated every five years by the Agriculture and the Health & Human

According to the U.S. News & World Report’s most recent rankings from 2020, the University’s computer science undergraduate program is ranked fifth in the country. Due to the high demand for admissions and transfers, the CS program was closed to on-campus transfers for students admitted to the University as freshmen in Fall 2022 and beyond.  ...

The Chicago regions flagship startup & venture capital conference will welcome 700+ founders, Fortune 500s executives, innovators, and investors from around the world—May 3 to 5.

The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest kicks off tonight with the Roasted Chestnuts, sponsored by the Wayne County Press, on the main stage at 6pm. At 7 it's Church Night Gospel Music, sponsored by Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home. Tomorrow is the FNB 5k run/walk, registration is at 4:30 on the corner of Court and 4th streets, the run/walk will start at 6pm, also on tomorrow is the Fun Fest Prince and Princess Contest at 5:30 on the main stage, sponsored by Fairfield Banking Company, and Miss Fall Fun ...

Wayne County Chamber Retail Merchants will take place today at 8am. Also happening today is the Ribbon Cutting at Ginger Ale's at 6:30pm. There are two other Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies scheduled for this week in Fairfield. The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce along with Edward Jones Financial Consultant Abbi Mosson in holding a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate their Grand Re-Opening on Wednesday, September 7 at Noon. Edward Jones Financial Consultant Abbi Mosson has relocated to 1411 W M...

In observance of Labor Day, Fairfield City Hall will be closed today. Normal business hours will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, September 6th. The City of Fairfield has announced that trash routes will run on their regular schedule, without delay, this week despite the Labor Day Holiday. Fairfield Residents are asked to set their containers out on their regular day. Fairfield Memorial Hospital Cardiopulmonary Department will start providing Home Sleep Apnea Testing starting on September 6th. The bene...