Virtual panel explains how battery energy storage systems work, their community benefits, and how Illinois’ Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act affects projects.
- University of Illinois
Illinois enrolls a record 9,332 freshmen and 61,060 total students, with strong graduate, online and first-generation enrollment and high retention rates.
- Mattoon Community Unit School District 2
LIFT Central Illinois will honor area First Responders on Sept. 11 with free refreshments and a 9/11 Stair Climb Challenge to remember the 2,977 lives lost.
- Ecology Action Center
Ecology Action Center workshops teach rainwater catchment, rain barrel installation, use, care and storage, with Q&A and accommodations available.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan University opened the Petrick Idea Center and Talluto Center to support interdisciplinary innovation, entrepreneurship and hands-on learning for all students.
- Illinois State University
Illinois State University welcomes over 21,500 Redbirds for fall 2026, with rising transfer enrollment, record Honors numbers, and diverse majors and interests.
- Parkland College
Parkland College will host the 2026 Voice/Craft Celebration, recognizing District 505 middle school writers and showcasing their work at a public event.
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Beginning Sept. 8, 2026, curb, gutter, sidewalk and patching work will impact travel on Hershey Road between Lamon Drive and GE Road in Bloomington, IL.
Ecology Action Center workshops teach rainwater catchment, rain barrel installation, use, care and storage, with Q&A and accommodations available.
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Lane reduction on eastbound West College Avenue between Adelaide Street and Delaine Drive begins Sept. 8 for bridge repairs, with work expected through Sept. 21.
Illinois Wesleyan University opened the Petrick Idea Center and Talluto Center to support interdisciplinary innovation, entrepreneurship and hands-on learning for all students.
Illinois State University welcomes over 21,500 Redbirds for fall 2026, with rising transfer enrollment, record Honors numbers, and diverse majors and interests.
Parkland College will host the 2026 Voice/Craft Celebration, recognizing District 505 middle school writers and showcasing their work at a public event.
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Bloomington is waiving extra bulk pickup fees and expanding emergency declarations as crews respond to severe storm damage, flooding, debris and power issues.
- Illinois State University
Illinois State milestones this month include Enoch Gastman’s teaching legacy, Dolly Parton’s 1992 Braden show, Jeremy Accardo’s 30th save, and artist Lorenzo Pace’s impact.
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- Illinois Department of Public Health
IDPH releases a soil contamination health consultation for Manners Park in Taylorville, outlines lead and metal findings, and opens a 30-day public comment period.
- Parkland College
Parkland College will host the 2026 Illinois Regional College Fair on Sept. 14, offering students and families access to 60+ colleges, financial aid, and career info.
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- Lake Land College
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Lake Land College’s Lesa Allsop a Journeyworker Certificate after she completed a registered apprenticeship program.
- Heart of Illinois Community Foundation
A new Advocate mural by artist Antonio Burton was dedicated August 28 on the Macon County African American Heritage Trail, highlighting youth advocacy and support.
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- City of Bloomington
Bloomington contractors will install PressurePave pavement preservation in Pepper Ridge and Fox Creek subdivisions starting Aug. 31, 2026, weather permitting.
- Ecology Action Center
Présentation du fonctionnement du classement des résultats Google, de l’affichage des annonces et des règles encadrant les avis et contributions dans Google Maps.
- Illinois State University
Milner Library’s open access agreements have enabled Illinois State authors to publish over 295 articles without fees, saving more than $1 million since 2022.
- Normal IL
A lane closure on West Beaufort Street to West Vernon Avenue in Normal begins at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 28 for pump station maintenance, ending by noon weather permitting.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan University welcomes the class of 2030 during Turning Titan, featuring move-in help, traditions, and student activities before classes begin.
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- Lake Land College
Lake Land College will host its annual Career Day on Oct. 6, offering high school juniors and seniors sessions, a career and college fair, and networking opportunities.
- Normal IL
Lane reduction on North Linden Street from East Cypress to Pine for sanitary sewer lining runs 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 26 in Normal, weather permitting.