Chemical created during water disinfection could affect reproduction, according to University of Illinois researcher

Chemical created during water disinfection could affect reproduction, according to University of Illinois researcher

URBANA — In order to make water safe to drink, it has to go through a process called chemical disinfection. This process, however necessary, creates byproducts.  University of Illinois researcher Lois Raetzman says it is possible that one chemical byproduct could have serious health effects. “So we’re absolutely not saying you should not disinfect water….

Illinois men reclaim ‘Braggin’ Rights’ over Missouri 88-63

Illinois men reclaim ‘Braggin’ Rights’ over Missouri 88-63

ST. LOUIS — The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team demolished Missouri in the 41st annual Braggin’ Rights game Wednesday night in Saint Louis. The final score was 88-63. Kofi Cockburn tallied 25 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the victors. He said he’ll enjoy his holiday travels a lot more after winning the border war…

217 Today: Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021

217 Today: Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021

Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 Today’s headlines: Illinois has surpassed 2 million COVID-19 infections since the pandemic began. A University of Illinois professor has discovered that chemical byproducts created when water is cleaned could impact the body’s ability to reproduce. Illinois led throughout in an 88-63 win Wednesday night in the annual Braggin’ Rights basketball game…