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Illinois Wesleyan University to Launch First-of-its-Kind Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Quantum Science and Engineering Program
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (223+ words) Fisher Center for Interdisciplinary Quantum Science & Engineering positions Illinois as a leader in next generation quantum education The Fisher Quantum Center will make Illinois Wesleyan the first undergraduate liberal arts university in the United States to offer an interdisciplinary quantum…...
Endangered Species Day Events Planned at Miller Park Zoo
1+ week, 1+ day ago (229+ words) Miller Park Zoo will host a series of activities to celebrate Endangered Species Day on Saturday, May 16, with events scheduled from 12 p. m. to 2 p. m. Visitors can take part in an Endangered Species Day scavenger hunt designed to highlight the zoo's efforts to…...
Bloomington Lifts Severe Drought Status, Remains Under Moderate Alert
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (146+ words) www. cities929. com The City of Bloomington has lifted the Severe Drought Proclamation issued February 5, 2026, following recent rainfall that has improved reservoir levels. City officials say the added precipitation has stabilized water conditions, though the community is not fully recovered. Bloomington…...
Bloomington Declares Severe Drought, Urges 10% Water Reduction
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (122+ words) www. cities929. com The City of Bloomington has declared a "Severe Drought" after water levels at Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake dropped to a combined deficit of 10 feet, triggering formal response measures under city code. City Manager Jeff Jurgens issued a…...