Join COII on July 11 at Green Top Grocery to meet lead architect Ryan Reber and learn about sustainable Maple Square home models. Register online for refreshments.
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- Ecology Action Center
Learn indoor vermicomposting to recycle food scraps. A $35 workshop covers materials, setup, benefits, harvesting castings and troubleshooting, with limited space.
- Ecology Action Center
Rain barrel workshops teach attendees how to install, use and maintain rain barrels to reduce stormwater runoff, with Q&A and a repurposed barrel included.
- Millikin University Athletics - Official Athletics Website
Millikin University honors 61 student-athletes on the CCIW Spring Dave Wrath Academic All-Conference list, with Sam Bushur and Charley Condill leading the honorees.
- University of Illinois
Illinois researchers propose aquifer thermal energy storage to cool AI data centers, cutting electricity use and water consumption by using stable groundwater.
- Indiana University Northwest
IU Northwest student Tre Adams turned paid Parker Dewey micro-internships with CorePlacement into a full-time payroll role, guided by the campus Career Services office.
- Heart of Illinois Community Foundation
The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation has appointed Alyse Knust as chief development officer, leading fundraising, donor engagement, and planned giving.
Join COII on July 11 at Green Top Grocery to meet lead architect Ryan Reber and learn about sustainable Maple Square home models. Register online for refreshments.
Rain barrel workshops teach attendees how to install, use and maintain rain barrels to reduce stormwater runoff, with Q&A and a repurposed barrel included.
Illinois researchers propose aquifer thermal energy storage to cool AI data centers, cutting electricity use and water consumption by using stable groundwater.
IU Northwest student Tre Adams turned paid Parker Dewey micro-internships with CorePlacement into a full-time payroll role, guided by the campus Career Services office.
The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation has appointed Alyse Knust as chief development officer, leading fundraising, donor engagement, and planned giving.
Labor scholar Robert Bruno warns AI will displace many workers, urges democratic debate, stronger unions and policies to share productivity gains fairly.
Study of Illinois health data finds more than 6,400 tickborne disease cases since 2004, with year-round risk in every county for people and parallel trends in dogs.
Danville officials list confirmed public cooling centers, with hours and contact details, and request updates on additional sites and donations for Danville Men’s Rescue.
- Elly Heineke, Josie Delagrange, Josh Tibbs, Amanda Feazel Rocket Report
Seniors Amanda Feazel, Reese Cargill, Parker Reed, and Elly Heinecke are profiled in Roanoke-Benson High School's Rocket Report.
The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus.
- Wes Glaser, Reese Cargill, Theo Bertschi, Avery Alford Rocket Report
Seniors Jackson Rassi, Josie Delagrange, Kaden Harms and Brianna Harms are profiled in Roanoke-Benson High School's Rocket Report.
Interested in Wits Fitness or a spring book sale? Visit Eureka Public Library.
The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus.
Interested in a makerspace or story time with seniors? Visit Eureka Public Library.
The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, April 27, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus.
Interested in crafts or a new ebook or audiobook? Visit Eureka Public Library.
- Joey Vinyard, Justin Beschorner, Maria Carillo, Levi Jenkins Rocket Report
Seniors Justin Beschorner, Levi Jenkins, Anna Rients, and Joey Vinyard are profiled in Roanoke-Benson High School's Rocket Report.
Do you have gardening questions or want to join a book club? Visit Eureka Public Library.
The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus.
The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus.

