Backyard composting workshop from the EAC covers compost basics, jumping worm identification and tools, plus take-home bins and equipment for attendees.
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- Ecology Action Center
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.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan men’s lacrosse earned the USILA Team Academic Award and three Scholar All-America honors, highlighting strong defensive play and high GPAs.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan's Emily Gastrau and Grace Fagan earned CSC Academic All-America honors, highlighting standout seasons and 4.0 GPAs for the women's golf team.
- Normal IL
Lane closures begin 6 a.m. July 7 on West Hovey Avenue between Searle and Livingston drives for sewer lining, expected to finish by 5 p.m. July 8, weather permitting.
- City of Danville Illinois
Cape Seal Phase 1 road work begins July 6, 2026, affecting several neighborhoods and avenues, with oil and chip followed by a microsurfacing finish.
- Ecology Action Center
Learn indoor vermicomposting to recycle food scraps. A $35 workshop covers materials, setup, benefits, harvesting castings and troubleshooting, with limited space.
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