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University Senate endorses kingfisher mascot in landslide vote

University Senate endorses kingfisher mascot in landslide vote

Spencer Hulsey updated the design for her belted kingfisher mascot idea. Hulsey, 2020 University graduate, saw her mascot design win a nonbinding student body referendum on March 9, then it won the endorsement of University Senate on Monday.

A vast majority of the University Senate voted in favor of an orange-and-blue belted kingfisher as a new mascot for the University at Monday’s meeting.

The resolution called for Chancellor Robert Jones to adopt a new mascot, condemn public displays of Chief Illiniwek and consider ... Read more

Ceramic and urethane linings for steel pipes in mines increa

Ceramic and urethane lining for steel pipes in mines is considered one of the best ways to increase the longevity of equipment and therefore improve safety. Shoots and piping assemblies which transfer abrasive materials are susceptible to substantial ... Read more

Keystone Still Down, No Timeline for Restart

The Keystone pipeline system remained off line on Monday, according to owner and operator TC Energy, with no timeline for a potential restart.

The 710,000 barrel per day line was shut last week following a 14,000 barrel spill in northern ... Read more

ADM shutters Illinois grain elevator

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, it set off a chain reaction in the global grain markets that was felt from the hungry living in less-developed nations to the top echelons of government and agricultural industry l ... Read more

Baby Boom at Brownfield

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Baby Boom at Brownfield

May was an exciting month for the Brownfield Ag News family! One fourth of the broadcast team had babies!

Ian, Rhiannon and Kimber Grace

Kimber Grace Stroud, daughter of Rhiannon (Branch) and Ian Stroud, Farina, Illinois arrived May 12, 1:18 p.m., weighing in at 7lbs 1 oz and 21 inches long.

Nicole and Rory Heslip

Rory Thomas Heslip, son of Nicole and Kyle Heslip, Allegan, Michigan was born just before 9 a.m. on May 25. He wei ... Read more

Kingfisher design reignites mascot debate

A belted kingfisher is making the rounds as a potential mascot for the University.

“These birds are orange and blue, literally. That’s perfect,” said designer Spencer Hulsey, senior in LAS.

Growing up on a farm in Kinm ... Read more

Man accused of Ox Bow Park shooting in court

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...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. A wintry mix Thursday transits to snow Thursday night. Snow will be moderate to heavy at times ... Read more

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: “Hero” 70-Year-Old Veteran Saves

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: “Hero” 70-Year-Old Veteran Saves Neighbors

An Illinois man became a hero by saving his neighbors when their house was on fire.

Marshall Helm was walking his granddaughter to the bus stop in Salem, ... Read more

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