Nutrition therapies ease chemo side effects: A University of Illinois meta-analysis of 139 studies and over 10,000 cancer patients shows targeted supplements—glutamine, probiotics, ginger, zinc, omega-3s—and one-on-one dietary counseling can significantly cut nausea, diarrhea and other GI symptoms, while standard meal-replacement drinks offer no relief — learn what works best.
Illini blood drive showdown: Illinois Athletics is battling 17 Big Ten rivals to see which school can donate the most blood—winner earns $1 million from Abbott at the Dec. 6 championship game. Students and fans can give through Dec. 5— find out how to get involved.
CEJA fuels clean energy workforce: Yesterday, Lewis and Clark Community College and the Illinois Environmental Council hosted a tour of LC’s CEJA-funded hub at the Scott Bibb Center, showcasing solar, HVAC, and more training that’s driving Illinois’ just energy transition — find out how.
Butterfly highway in Illinois: Illinois sits on the central flyway for eastern monarchs, funneling hundreds of thousands of butterflies through the state from late August into mid-November, with peak flights in September and straggler sightings into October — find out what makes Illinois a monarch magnet.
Claire's to close 290 stores: Tween mall boutique Claire's will shutter over 290 U.S. locations, including 16 in Illinois, after its North American sale to Ames Watson — find out which Illinois stores will close.
Other Illinois headlines this week
- Illinois leaders promise Bethalto water tests
- Illinois and Chicago set new minimum wages
- Illinois Lotto player wins $14.6M jackpot
- Illinois amends transparency act, expands employee protections
- Illinois proposes widening routes 13 and 127
- Illinois unveils veteran and suicide awareness PSAs
