Reaching & Teaching Consumers in IL

August 2, 2022
A poster that says let 's clear up any confusion about corn used as fuel for ethanol and how to choose it at the pump

What is Unleaded 88? 87? What's all this about E15? Many people are still confused about what's in their gas and myths still run wild throughout the world on ethanol. IL Corn works hard to debunk myths and provide some education around gas. Here's one way we are doing that:

 

A new advertising campaign targeted to younger Chicago consumers touts the benefits of Unleaded 88/E15, including being better for your engine, your wallet and our planet. Ads will run on radio stations during morning and afternoon drive time and weather reports, on the popular GasBuddy app, streaming TV services and on social media channels including YouTube and Facebook throughout August. An updated website landing page provides consumers additional information and clears up any confusion about the plant-based fuel compared to traditional gasoline.

Illinois officials at NCERC news conference
By Lindsay Croke • October 9, 2026
A $15 million investment in NCERC at SIUE will expand the facility and provide opportunities for new bioproducts using corn to scale to commercialization.
National Corn to Ethanol Research Center proposed expansion
By Lindsay Croke • October 9, 2026
Fully funding an expansion of NCERC at SIUE will allow the testing and trials required for new corn products to scale in Illinois.
U.S. Meat being showcased in Tokyo
By John Klemm & Tara Desmond • October 8, 2026
DeWitt County farmer John Klemm shares how exporting beef helps corn and an early look at a slow, wet start to his 2026 harvest.
Corn kernels
By Lindsay Croke • October 8, 2026
Illinois corn farmers are grateful for Governor Pritzker’s effort to lower diesel prices for farmers this fall.
cover crops in the field
By Summary from PCM / Farmdoc Webinar • October 8, 2026
Precision Conservation data shows growing cover crops costs Illinois corn farmers $27.30 an acre to deliver carbon benefits. See how conservation payments compare.
Green combine harvester in a field at sunset, with the sun low on the horizon.
By Lyndi Allen • October 8, 2026
Recent federal and state actions provide potential relief for Illinois farmers facing high costs during harvest, including diesel fuel and grain storage.
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