Illinois Wesleyan’s F1RST Fund offers financial support so first-generation students can access internships, research, study abroad and other high-impact experiences.
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- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan volleyball fell in five sets at No. 17 UChicago, despite double-doubles from multiple Titans, in the regular-season road finale.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan freshman Piper Lowder was named CCIW women’s swimmer of the week after multiple wins at the IWU Halloween Invite in her collegiate debut.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan football hosts North Park Nov. 7 in its Salute to Service game, aiming for its best season since 2018 behind a potent offense and stout defense.
- Illinois State University
Explore November milestones in Illinois State University history, from the Borg literacy center and TV-10 newsroom to Gloria Estefan’s concert and a century-old football rivalry.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan visits No. 17 UChicago Wednesday, Nov. 4, riding a 24-2 record, AVCA top-five ranking and CCIW title into the nonconference showdown.
- Heartland Community College
No. 5 Heartland swept Kankakee 3-0 on sophomore night, with the 2026 class honored for a 62-10 record and key roles in the NJCAA Division II title run.
Illinois Wesleyan’s F1RST Fund offers financial support so first-generation students can access internships, research, study abroad and other high-impact experiences.
Explore November milestones in Illinois State University history, from the Borg literacy center and TV-10 newsroom to Gloria Estefan’s concert and a century-old football rivalry.
Alma Therapeutics, a University of Illinois and Deerfield Management partnership, will fund and support translational research to advance new therapeutic programs.
Mattoon CUSD #2 earned strong 2026 Illinois Report Card results, including an Approaching Exemplary designation for Williams Elementary and districtwide growth gains.
Uptown Normal’s Treat Feast returns Oct. 29 from 5-6:30 p.m., with nearby streets closed to traffic and parking restrictions in place for the Halloween event.
Normal announces an eastbound Vernon Avenue lane and Angela Drive intersection closure for Constitution Trail crossing repairs through October 30, weather permitting.
The William M. Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College will host fall badge workshops for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, with advance registration required.
Parkland College students will share MICRO-CCS summer research on plant-microbe interactions at a James B. Kaler Science Lecture at the Staerkel Planetarium.
Illinois Wesleyan volleyball fell in five sets at No. 17 UChicago, despite double-doubles from multiple Titans, in the regular-season road finale.
Illinois Wesleyan freshman Piper Lowder was named CCIW women’s swimmer of the week after multiple wins at the IWU Halloween Invite in her collegiate debut.
Illinois Wesleyan football hosts North Park Nov. 7 in its Salute to Service game, aiming for its best season since 2018 behind a potent offense and stout defense.
No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan visits No. 17 UChicago Wednesday, Nov. 4, riding a 24-2 record, AVCA top-five ranking and CCIW title into the nonconference showdown.
No. 5 Heartland swept Kankakee 3-0 on sophomore night, with the 2026 class honored for a 62-10 record and key roles in the NJCAA Division II title run.
Millikin men’s basketball enters 2026-27 with a new staff, returning standouts and a challenging nonconference slate as Tom Noonan begins his first season as head coach.
Millikin volleyball upset RV UC Santa Cruz in five sets at the IWU Tournament, led by senior Elle Richards with 19 kills and four blocks for the Big Blue.
Preserving a Legacy highlights Illinois Wesleyan football’s 42-14 win over Elmhurst in 1992 and invites the Titan community to share old game recordings.
Parkland College Theatre stages "Dear Evan Hansen" Nov. 5–22 at the Harold and Jean Miner Theatre, with evening and matinee performances and accessible seating.
Illinois Wesleyan professor Joanne Diaz publishes her third poetry collection, “Electric Dress,” a decade-in-the-making book exploring place, history and visual art.
Earth Shadows at IU Northwest’s Gallery for Contemporary Art showcases Midwest ceramic and fiber artists using clay, recycled fabrics and textiles through Nov. 19.
Guide to holiday events in Springfield, Illinois, including markets, Zoo Lights, concerts, Santa visits, historic tours, and family activities in November and December.
Join Friends of EverBloom for a full moon paddle at Evergreen Lake on Saturday, Sept. 26, with free canoe use and optional no-cost group camping.
Join Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a fall bird walk Sept. 26 at the Parklands Foundation Moon Preserve near Lake Bloomington. Loaner binoculars available.
Join the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a fall migration bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, September 19, at Hidden Creek Park in Normal. Loaner binoculars available.
Join the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance for a guided fall bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Hidden Creek Park, 100 W. Sycamore, Normal.