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Jon Foster

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Following @PurdueAgDean Karen Plaut's acceptance of the position of Executive Vice President for Research for @LifeAtPurdue, Ken Foster will serve as the Interim Dean. The @PurdueAgEcon professor brings 32 years of experience in #PurdueAg to the role. purdue.ag/interim-dean-bring…
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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin until 7 PM CDT – at Illinois, USA
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FRIENDLY REMINDER #StopCOVID19 #ILStrong For more information please visit: coronavirus.illinois.gov
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Barge freight costs of shipping ag products via the Mississippi add appreciably to food prices. Dr. Foster and his coauthors use spatial econometric techniques to forecast these costs and find participants may save 17-19% by using such forecasts. ow.ly/O4Mo50yrxSs
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The Park District has shut down the Humboldt Park Advisory Council after fights, threats and a chaotic election: "This is not OK." buff.ly/2v1JWXY
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Stephen Douglas Park is now Frederick Douglass Park thanks to a rogue painter who changed the signs. buff.ly/2Uu83sJ
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🎶When there’s raaiiin on your wedding day / make sure your marriage certificate doesn’t get carried away / it’s good advice that someone just didn’t take / it ends up in my mouth, it figuresss 🎶
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A period of more impactful snowfall appears possible this evening through Saturday morning as light rain/drizzle quickly turns over to moderate to at times heavy snowfall late this evening. Check back as we continue to refine the forecast snow timing and amounts! #ILwx #INwx
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A man stole weed from a cannabis amnesty box at Midway Airport ... and got away. buff.ly/37pz98a
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This Water Wheel Has A Name: Mr. Trash Wheel

Mr. Trash Wheel // 60 Second Docs

In 2008, a hero was born. That Hero? Mr. Trash Wheel (@mrtrashwheel), Baltimore’s green recycling machine that helps keep the city’s rivers clean.

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Don’t miss your opportunity to study abroad!🌎✈️ Sign up for the Colombia Food Security and Sustainability trip to study with Colombian students this summer while enjoying beautiful mountain views. Learn more - Call out is tonight, 6pm, NLSN 2187. purdue.ag/colombiastudyabroa…
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Calling all Illinois residents! The @FieldMuseum is free for the all of February, the @shedd_aquarium is free every weekday in February and the @msichicago is free for more than half of the month. bit.ly/35ZpNi0
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Calling all Chicagoans! Today, a bill was introduced that would limit single-use plastics in the city—a huge step forward for preventing plastic pollution. 👏 We encourage you to urge your aldermen to support this bill. Help turn the tide on plastic: shedd.link/2NomsCz
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Geez Louise folks, this climate change stuff is no joke. This is the Navy Pier Flyover at Oak Street. Photo: MH Louis. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=…
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The Winter Bike Rally presented by Keating Law Offices is just two weeks away! Come warm up with coffee courtesy of Dark Matter, grab some freebies from our sponsors, and most importantly, meet other winter cyclists like yourself. Sign up here: bit.ly/2NfdPdi #bikechi
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Significant lakeshore flooding and erosion likely Saturday. For the latest forecasts, go to: weather.gov/Chicago
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NACTO@NACTO18 Dec 2019
NYC's 14th Street busway results are in, and they're a holiday treat: 22-47% faster buses 🚌💨 24% more people taking the bus 🙌 26-50% more #bikenyc 🚴‍♀️ Close to zero impact on side streets 🚗 In short: the busway that unlocked the street! Full results: bit.ly/2EBpVZr
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Breaking news: Donald Trump becomes third U.S. president to be impeached; abuse of power article gains enough support as House roll call vote continues wapo.st/2r5ep5y
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*** Changes for Cook County forecasts on March 3rd, 2020 *** Beginning Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020, NWS Chicago will issue more refined watches, warnings and advisories for Cook County. For more information, including detailed maps of the changes, visit weather.gov/lot/Forecast_Zon….
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CDOT is working with the 1st Ward, Logan Square Chamber, and local businesses to design a protected bike lane for Milwaukee between Western and California for installation in 2020. Have thoughts or questions? Email [email protected].
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