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Final Voting Opens for Illinois' 2026 Coolest Product Contest

Final Voting Opens for Illinois' 2026 Coolest Product Contest

The final round of voting has commenced for the 2026 Makers Madness contest, which seeks to crown the 'Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.' The contest, which began with over 100 nominees, has narrowed down to four finalists: the NASA Standard Initiator, the John Deere Combine, the Elastec Duck Skimmer, and the Aerapy PPR HVAC UV System. Voting is open until April 12, with the winner to be announced at an awards ceremony on April 15. The contest highlights innovative products manufactured in Illinois, showcasing the state's diverse industrial capabilities.
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Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit

Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit

Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $99 million as part of a settlement that would resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the farm equipment giant of monopolizing repair services
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Deere Company Settles Antitrust Litigation Over Repair Services

Deere Company Settles Antitrust Litigation Over Repair Services

Deere Company Settles Antitrust Litigation Over Repair Services
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AgCareers Conference to Explore Future Workforce Trends in Agriculture

AgCareers Conference to Explore Future Workforce Trends in Agriculture

The AgCareers Agriculture and Food Roundtable Conference is set to take place from August 4-6 in Champaign, Illinois, hosted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The event will bring together industry professionals, educators, and recruitment experts to discuss trends shaping the future workforce in agriculture and food sectors. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the university's Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory and Food Science Pilot Plant, which focus on transforming research into commercial applications for bioproducts and food science.
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Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments

Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments

April 6 (Reuters) - U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs.
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Deere Agrees to $99 Million Settlement in Right-to-Repair Lawsuit

Deere Agrees to $99 Million Settlement in Right-to-Repair Lawsuit

Deere Agrees to $99 Million Settlement in Right-to-Repair Lawsuit
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Yankees Birthday of the Day: Oral Hildebrand

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Oral Hildebrand

From the barnyard to the Bronx: Remembering Oral Hildebrand on his birthday.
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CHAMPION: Frogs O’ War 2026 NCAA Tournament Survivor Pool

CHAMPION: Frogs O’ War 2026 NCAA Tournament Survivor Pool

A champion determined in the Final Four
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L.A. Rams News: No surprise, their WR’s block a lot

L.A. Rams News: No surprise, their WR’s block a lot

Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 4/7/26
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Tom Izzo must adapt if he wants another national title

Tom Izzo must adapt if he wants another national title

If he’s serious about another championship, Izzo needs to adapt to the modern times instead of complaining about them.
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The Chicago Bears should NOT go all-in on Dexter Lawrence

The Chicago Bears should NOT go all-in on Dexter Lawrence

Ryan Poles has been strategic and cautious in his approach to the Bears’ 2026 offseason, and that needs to continue.
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High School Baseball and Softball Teams Achieve Notable Wins in Illinois

High School Baseball and Softball Teams Achieve Notable Wins in Illinois

High School Baseball and Softball Teams Achieve Notable Wins in Illinois