The U.S. Department of Agriculture was slow to get staffed since the 2016 presidential election. Things are finally picking up the past few months and crucial jobs are getting filled at national and state levels. This is according to Bill Northey, the USDA’s secretary for farm production and conservation. He visited Illinois recently and met […]
The current retail value of the U.S. coffee market is estimated to be worth approximately $48 million dollars. Coca-Cola has historically done quite well without dipping into the coffee market, but the soda manufacturer and beverage titan just placed a large bet on coffee — a $5.1 billion bet. According to The New York Times,
An ingredient of the weedkiller Roundup has been found in a variety of children’s breakfast cereals. According to Fox News Chicago, traces of the weed-killing chemical glyphosate have been found in a number of children’s popular breakfast cereals including Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and Quaker Oats. The chemical was detected in a study by the Environmental
Ireland has always been popular as an international travel destination, and it’s understandable — after all, what’s not to love? The pristine and mesmerizing views, the breathtaking castles and architecture, the one of a kind cultural cuisine…the list goes on and on. But even though you may be eager to pack your bags and get
While you’re touring a house that you’re thinking about buying, you’re probably looking at the kitchen, the bathrooms, and the living spaces. While those are all important, you want to look at a few elements outside of simple cosmetics too. Attic insulation The attic might be a place of storage for some, but it should
Archery has been around for centuries and has become a popular sport all over the world. In 2016, the number of archers — aged six years and older — amounted to approximately 7.9 million people. Archers of all ages all over the world have been working on improving their archery skills; some, like Oh Jin
Home improvement is a hallmark of summer activity, but a new study has revealed that residents of Chicago are the least likely to take out loans targeted for home improvement. The city is tied for 45th place out of 50 big cities analyzed in the study, according to Lending Tree. Home improvement loans were only
As more states and even countries begin to legalize recreational cannabis around the globe, alcohol has taken the back seat. But apparently, not for long. More and more beer companies have begun to experiment with THC-infused, non-alcoholic beer, including Molson and Province. According to new research, adults in states that have legalized recreational marijuana are
Kane County, Illinois, has been awarded an amazing $200,000 to be put toward children’s mental health services. This grant was given by the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation, an organization that helps to improve the lives of countless families in Kane County. Through an expansion of the foundation’s efforts and higher levels of engagement, the county
Torque sensor units are designed to operate in a wide temperature range of negative 452 degrees Fahrenheit to positive 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Though there are plenty of uses for these sensor items, in recent years, robotics have relied tremendously on torque sensors and other innovative technologies. Because while most people image robots like those featured on