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UNITED NATIONS—Plans were set Monday for the highest-level engagement between the U.S. and Iran in more than 30 years, fueling cautious optimism about the prospect for progress in curtailing Iran’s nuclear work after a decade of threats and stalled diplomacy. Enlarge Image Reuters Iranian President Hassan Rouhani smiles during an interview with NBC, in a picture taken on Sept. 18, 2013. The meeting on Thursday at the U.N. General Assembly in New York will bring Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif together with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his counterparts from the five other ma...

Brazen thieves are cutting them out and recycling them for big money. Pop’s Exhaust Shop in Wethersfield said a dozen or so vehicles a week are being brought in for a new catalytic converter. “It’s been going on for years, but now more than ever the precious metal industry is going way up and people are stealing them daily, people are coming in daily,” said Jay Solomon, co-owner of Pop’s Exhaust Shop. Catalytic converters come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but all the manufacturer models that come with a new car are filled with the metals that recycle places and s...

January 20, 2021 URBANA, Ill. – Owning a lush and scenic country pond is a point of pride for many rural landowners, but over time ponds need a hand to stay clean and healthy. “Good management can slow or stop harmful changes like a buildup of surface algae or a decrease in fish so you can use and enjoy your pond longer,” says Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator Duane Friend with University of Illinois Extension. It never fails, come spring Friend’s phone starts ringing and his inbox starts filling up with a series of familiar scenarios from pond owners. “All my fish died,...

January 15, 2021 Dr. Frank Mitloehner URBANA, Ill. – Beef producers face growing criticism from environmental groups over cattle's impact on the planet's health. Being able to separate fact from fiction over livestock emissions gives producers the science they need to engage in positive discussions on livestock and climate change.  Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist at UC-Davis is the keynote speaker at the virtual 2021 Driftless Region Beef Conference set for Jan. 26 to 28. The conference features two cattle research experts each evening, with sessions running from 7 t...

Rockford Register Star ROCKFORD — The University of Illinois will offer a free Home Energy Check-Up webinar at 6 p.m. Jan. 12. Extension educator Jay Solomon will discuss simple changes that can help reduce an energy bill. The webinar will be an hour long. For information: 815-235-4125; extension.illinois.edu/jsw. Do Not Sell My Info / Cookie Policy