The Ecology Action Center is seeking volunteers, age 16 and older, to staff its Sweet Corn Circus booth, promote composting and guide proper waste disposal.
- Ecology Action Center
Learn about data centers, large-scale solar and rising energy costs at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s Energy in Your Community event.
- Illinois State University
Branden Delk of Illinois State’s College of Engineering discusses the first year, Campus East move, and fostering an inclusive culture for engineering students.
- Ecology Action Center
Continuing education tour of Maple Square’s sustainable pocket neighborhood, covering Passive House design, air quality, and water reclamation for green building.
- Heart of Illinois Community Foundation
Heart of Illinois Community Foundation offers $100,000 in 2026 CommunityWorks grants for education, environment, and workforce development in its service area.
- Ecology Action Center
First Presbyterian Church of Normal will host a free prairie celebration Aug. 23 with tours, kids’ activities, and project information at 2000 E. College Ave.
- Illinois State University
Incoming freshman Kam Thompson chose Illinois State after visiting his sister Kyanna, finding inspiration in campus life, academics, and student radio opportunities.
Incoming freshman Kam Thompson chose Illinois State after visiting his sister Kyanna, finding inspiration in campus life, academics, and student radio opportunities.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign named Andrew Belmont and Carla Cáceres to prestigious endowed chairs recognizing their research, teaching and leadership.
Parkland College and Cache Energy launch a one-year registered apprenticeship for industrial manufacturing technicians, blending paid training with Parkland coursework.
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McLean County’s 2026 household hazardous waste event in Bloomington offers free residential drop-off with registration, carpooling, and volunteer opportunities.
The Ecology Action Center seeks volunteers, age 16 and older, to staff its Sweet Corn Circus booth, promote composting services, and guide proper waste disposal.
The Town of Normal will host a free Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party Aug. 15 at Sprague's Super Service with music, food, a mural and community activities.
McLean County Health Department will host August walk-in vaccine clinics to help students meet Illinois school immunization requirements and maintain community protection.
- McLean County
McLean County Health Department urges tick and mosquito bite prevention, outlining protective steps, disease risks, symptom monitoring, and when to seek care.
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- Ecology Action Center
Grow Solar is a group-buying and education program helping DeWitt and McLean county property owners access discounted, vetted solar installation services.
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- City of Bloomington
Bloomington, Illinois shares August 4, 2026 resurfacing updates for FY26 and FY27 projects, including Oakland, Eastland, Four Seasons, and St. Joseph streets.
- University of Illinois
Study of 106,000 papers finds rhetorical novelty claims boost citations and help explain gender gaps in scientific impact, especially in STEM disciplines.
- Normal IL
East Willow Street will be closed between North Maple and Beech streets on August 5 for utility repairs, with local access maintained and detours available online.
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- Ecology Action Center
Grow Solar is a group-buying and education program helping DeWitt and McLean county property owners go solar with vetted installers and potential cost savings.
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- McLean County
Phase 1 of the $40 million GJ Lofts historic redevelopment in Bloomington uses $5.8 million in C-PACE financing within a diverse capital stack and incentives.
- Illinois State University
Illinois State’s $87 million Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts project adds new Commons, CPA and CVA spaces, modernizing the southeast Quad through 2028.
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- Lake Land College
Lake Land College honored Summer 2026 Medical Assistant Program graduates at its annual pinning ceremony, presenting awards for excellence and improvement.
- Normal IL
Road closure on West Virginia Avenue in Normal, Ill., from Prospect Avenue to South Fell Avenue for pavement repair from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, July 30, weather permitting.
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- City of Bloomington
Bloomington, Illinois shares July 28, 2026 resurfacing updates for FY26 and FY27 streets, including Eastland Drive, Four Seasons Road, and related project stages.
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- City of Bloomington
Bloomington will begin citywide Reclamite pavement preservation July 27, 2026. See maps and closures at bloomingtonstreets.com or contact the Engineering Department.