“Dr. Mane’s visit to Parkland as a Fulbright Scholar this academic year was made possible thanks to the efforts of Dean Joseph Walwik who submitted the application to the Department of Education,” says Isabel Scarborough, Department Chair of Arts, Media, and Social Sciences. “Both Arts, Media, and Social Sciences, and Humanities are grateful for Dr. Mane’s contributions which added to our student’s academic experiences and enhanced faculty collegiality.”
“Meridian is deeply committed to the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve, and that starts with how we fuel our bodies,” said Rutu Ezhuthachan, MD, Meridian Chief Medical Officer. “At Meridian we believe food is medicine. Providing our members with access to farmers markets with fresh fruits and vegetables will help our members to be healthy and happy. We recognize that access to nutritious food is a fundamental component of good health, and we are proud to partner with these local farmers markets to make fresh, affordable produce more accessible in areas where it is needed most.”
Most facilities will open by Memorial Day weekend, with extended hours and special events scheduled throughout the season.
The University of Illinois System is welcoming a prominent civic leader, physician, and alumnus to its Board of Trustees. Governor JB Pritzker on Monday appointed Dr. Bryan S. Traubert to serve as a voting trustee through January 2031, pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.
The University of Illinois and its baseball community are remembering one of their most influential figures, Richard “Itch” Jones, a legendary coach whose legacy touched both Champaign and the national stage. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale. In case of rain, the event will move to the Charles Helleny Pavilion inside Banterra Center.
Season tickets for the 2025 Illinois football season go on sale to the general public this Thursday at 9 a.m.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class I recall for fresh tomatoes distributed in Illinois due to potential Salmonella contamination. This classification indicates a high risk of serious adverse health consequences or death.
A state-funded health care program that provides coverage to more than 30,000 noncitizens in Illinois, including many without legal immigration status, is set to be eliminated on July 1 as part of Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed budget cuts.
he University of Illinois has officially locked in the leadership of its two premier sports programs, announcing six-year contract extensions for football head coach Bret Bielema and men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood. The deals, announced Tuesday, will keep Bielema and Underwood in Champaign through 2030 and 2030–31 respectively, pending approval by the university’s board of trustees on May 22.
The Cunningham team behind the Gerber Education Program is helping every student feel safe thanks to an increase in sensory support tools and inclusive resources. Flexible seating options, such as wobble stools, and baskets filled with sensory tools like stress balls, pop-its, magic putty, and grippy toys are essential elements to helping students self-regulate and thrive.