Annie is a two-year-old Westie who was pulled from Animal Control by Moore’s Rescue Ranch. She’s good with other dogs, cats and children. Annie is very loving and friendly. She recently had surgery to remove stones from her bladder, so she needs special food and she’s still recovering from that. You wouldn’t know it – she’s the happiest, sweetest girl!
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that mental health crisis support for LGBTQIA+ youth will continue on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, despite the federal government’s recent decision to eliminate funding for that specialized service.
During its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Parkland College Board of Trustees reviewed the tentative budget for the fiscal year of 2026 and heard an enrollment update, alongside other agenda items.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) welcomed families from across the nation this summer for its beloved ACES Family Academies program, a hands-on educational event that gives alumni the chance to reconnect with campus and share their experiences with the next generation.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has approved the purchase of a three-story office building at 901 W. University Avenue in Urbana to support the expanding needs of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and other units on the Urbana-Champaign campus.
Illinois’ job market continued its upward trend in June as the state reached another all-time high in payroll employment and saw its unemployment rate fall to 4.6%, the lowest since August 2023.
Lots of natural light, improved functionality, and closer proximity to essential services welcomed Champaign County officials last week as the Treasurer’s Office, County Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, and Chief County Assessment Office officially moved into their new home: the Scott M. Bennett Administrative Building in downtown Urbana.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza (pictured) will not run for re-election. She made the announcement Wednesday morning in Chicago.
In an emotional and heartfelt ceremony, the Scott M. Bennett County Administrative Building was officially dedicated on what would have been the late State Senator’s 48th birthday. The event drew a large crowd and included remarks from family, colleagues, and local leaders whose lives were touched by Bennett’s service and character.
It’s been five days since the Coles County Health Department first issued a “Do Not Drink” for the entire city of Mattoon due to trace amounts of potentially toxic materials found in the city’s water. Since then, the advisory has been lifted and then quickly reinstated.