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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
How to manage the spread of invasive species in Central Illinois:
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Invasive species can present a danger to native plants and animals, but the Illinois Extension at the University of Illinois said there are ways to prevent them from spreading further. According to the Illinois Extension, Illinois ranks 5th in the U.S. for invasive species introductions. Non-native plants, animals and insects can spread quickly, and once they are established, they can be difficult to get rid of. Invasive plant species to look out for in Central Illinois Here are some simple solution — that anyone can use — to help slow the spread of invasive species in Illinois: Clean boots, boats, and other gear between sites (tiny invasive species can hitchhike) Avoid sharing landscape plants with other gardeners, source plants from trusted nurseries Become familiar with the invasive species in your area and find out which ones to keep an eye out for Do not move firewood Do not harvest plants if you do not know what they are Do not release exotic pets into the wild. Some of Illinois' most 'unwanted' invasive pests include the Spotted Lanternfly, the Red Imported Fire Ant and the Giant Hogweed. You can read about these invasive species and more here. To find out more information about managing invasive pests and plants in Illinois, visit the Illinois Extension online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
C-U nonprofit puts their recovery money to good use
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — One Champaign Urbana nonprofit organization is putting their recovery money to good use. Salt & Light Ministries got nearly $700,000 from the IRS. It's basically another version of a COVID-19 relief funding for businesses. Budzinski recovers $659k for CU's Salt & Light The organization said they are planning to use their money to pay off some debts. The non-profit's director Nathan Montgomery said he's hoping to have some funds leftover. That way he'll be able to fix their leaking roof, old refrigerators and freezers and update their parking lot. Montgomery said the news came at the right time because they applied for the tax credit in 2023 and waited to hear back from the government. Vermilion Co. Clerk shares voter info for elderly, handicapped 'It's a little surreal. I don't know that it's quite sunk in yet. I think once we actually have the checks in hand, you know, it's one of those things where, you know, we applied well over a year and a half ago. And so you know, you get to a point where you just don't expect that it's going to happen. Right. And so then when suddenly you get news that, 'Wow, this is actually being processed and approved and is going to come through.' Yeah, it kind of takes a minute I think to set in,' Montgomery said. He said the government created the program to reward businesses for keeping employees on the payroll. And, it could be about six weeks until they actually see the money. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
