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4 days ago | foxillinois.com | Eliza Petry

June is Dairy Month, and with the recent heatwave, many have likely indulged in an ice cream cone or two. According to the International Dairy Food Association, the average American consumes four gallons of ice cream annually. It takes about three gallons of milk to make one gallon of ice cream, meaning a cow can produce between two to three gallons of ice cream per day if milking to their full potential. However, just as humans struggle in extreme heat, so do dairy cattle.

6 days ago | foxillinois.com | Carson Gourdie

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema watches against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

1 week ago | foxillinois.com | Carson Gourdie

During the school year, Atkins Golf Club in Urbana is home to the Illinois Fighting Illini program. But in the summer, Atkins stays busy. Through the PGA Hope program, military veterans get free golf lessons each Tuesday through early July. A program that serves over a dozen golfers in Central Illinois, golf pros help veterans from putting to driving. It spans across decades. From Vietnam veterans to those who served during the Global War on Terror.

2 weeks ago | foxillinois.com | Kemberley Washington

As hurricane season begins, experts are sounding the alarm. The 2025 season could bring up to 19 named storms, including potentially five major hurricanes, marking an above-average year for the Atlantic basin. Homeowners are urged to prepare now and understand tax relief options that may soften potential financial hardships due to rising repair costs. Last year, Hurricane Helene caused over $78 billion dollars in damages, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

2 weeks ago | foxillinois.com | Carson Gourdie