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Rockford ceremony honors local veterans and their families ahead of Veterans Day
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University of Illinois scientists investigating changes in 165-year-old soil
Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.
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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Scientists with the University of Illinois are experimenting with what they believe is the oldest wild soil sample in the world. On October 20, researchers conducted a detailed examination of soil collected in 1861 near what is now Tamaroa, Illinois. This is from a time when Abraham Lincoln was president, and [...]
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