U of I Computer Model Forecasts West Nile Virus Infection
Researchers at the University of Illinois have come up with a computer model to forecast the human infection rate for West Nile Virus.
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What’s Your American Dream? The Danville Boys & Girls Club Weighs In
On the 21st: This summer, we made a few visits to the Boys and Girls Club in Danville to talk about what the American Dream means to them.
BBL Academy And U Of I’s Krannert Center Present ‘Dreamgirls’
The weekend performances at Krannert's Studio Theatre are part of a nearly three-year partnership with the Banks Bridgewater Lewis Fine Arts Academy, and partially made possible through a grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The show includes a cast of 24, and 13-piece orchestra. The shows are sold out, but Krannert has set up a waiting list for any returned tickets.
Program Helping Seniors With Low Vision Loses State Funding
PACE Inc./Center for Independent Living, an Urbana-based agency for people with disabilities, was hoping to expand its program for seniors with low-vision. Instead, the Illinois Department of Human Services has cancelled its funding.
Nanomedicine & Dogs; Illinois House Races; Redneck Fishin’ Tournament; Black Sheep Fest
On the 21st: We heard from researchers who have developed a drug delivery system to treat dogs with bone cancer. We also spoke about Illinois's political power struggle, learned about a fishing tournament aimed at eliminating invasive species, and heard from the co-owner of a central Illinois music venue that will be hosting a punk music festival this weekend.