Macon County Health Department and ImpactLife will host a community blood drive in Decatur on Wednesday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with donor incentives offered.
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- University of Illinois
English professor John Gallagher’s book explores how AI researchers describe their work, critiques hype in AI communication, and suggests ways to demystify the field.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan’s Homecoming 2026 featured traditions, alumni reunions, a major campaign launch and a Titan football win, highlighted in photos and social posts.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan will extend direct admission to all 13 McLean County high schools and raise its minimum local scholarship guarantee to $40,000 per year.
- Illinois State University
Illinois State and Heartland students installed off-grid solar systems with Skip the Grid, bringing first-time electricity access to Navajo Nation families.
- Illinois State University
Historic October moments at Illinois State University, from Cameron Meredith’s NFL rise to Aretha Franklin’s Braden concert and tributes to Mary Hartmann and poet Richard Hovey.
- University of Illinois
Analysis of an Illinois backyard flock outbreak found H5N1 avian influenza spread from poultry to a cat and a rat, highlighting mammalian adaptation and biosecurity risks.
Historic October moments at Illinois State University, from Cameron Meredith’s NFL rise to Aretha Franklin’s Braden concert and tributes to Mary Hartmann and poet Richard Hovey.
Analysis of an Illinois backyard flock outbreak found H5N1 avian influenza spread from poultry to a cat and a rat, highlighting mammalian adaptation and biosecurity risks.
Xiaotang Lu of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign received the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award for pioneering brain circuit mapping research.
Illinois Wesleyan students in Carolyn Nadeau’s “Food, Culture and Society” class explore global food history, identity and activism through hands-on cooking labs.
Michael Luttrell ’93 was honored as the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus for Illinois Wesleyan’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences in recognition of his global health leadership.
IU Northwest management professor Jokima Hiller, a longtime hospitality professional, is named a Global 100 Influential Educator and helps launch a new minor.
Sociologist Ilana Redstone argues that treating systemic racism as a settled cause of racial disparities narrows inquiry, reshapes sociology and discourages dissent.
- University of Illinois
Researchers used machine learning and super-resolution microscopy on fossil pollen to track shifts in grass diversity and C3/C4 types over 25,000 years on Mt. Kenya.
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- Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Fort Massac Encampment returns to Metropolis Oct. 17-18 with historical reenactments, family activities, food vendors and free admission at Fort Massac State Park.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Downtown Bloomington’s green North Main Street lights celebrate Illinois Wesleyan University’s 109th homecoming and highlight the city-campus partnership.
- Illinois State University
Illinois State University will host a Cultural Dinner with actress Eva Noblezada on November 5, 2026, featuring a diverse catered menu and ticketed admission.
- University of Illinois
New book by Emily Van Duyn examines how politically divided couples and families navigate polarization, media, identity and power in their closest relationships.
- Illinois State University
Four Illinois State University students share summer 2026 internships in environmental science, electrical engineering, maternal support, and UX product design.
- Macon County Health Department
Macon County Health Department in Decatur offers walk-in and appointment flu and COVID-19 vaccinations on weekdays, with multiple vaccine options and most insurance accepted.
- Macon County Health Department
Macon County Health Department will host a free child car seat check on Sept. 25, 2026, in Decatur, with technicians helping families choose and install seats correctly.
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- City of Bloomington
Bloomington details FY26–FY27 street resurfacing progress, including inspections, asphalt and striping work, and ongoing utility work on key city roadways.
- University of Illinois
Illinois professors Joseph Altshuler and Nekita Thomas explore how “supergraphic” design can reshape public spaces, fostering play, care and collective memory.
- Ecology Action Center
Volunteer with Sugar Creek Stewards on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon to remove invasive plants and manage vegetation along Sugar Creek in Bloomington-Normal.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan University earned three major national rankings, highlighting academic quality, student outcomes and a distinctive private liberal arts experience.