City mourns the loss of a dedicated council member known for thoughtful leadership and community service.
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema and defensive back Matthew Bailey will guest conduct the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on June 2 during Illini Night, with defensive lineman Joe Barna throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs take on the Athletics.
Incoming U of I freshman Quentin Coleman has been named to the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team and will compete at the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1-7.
The Parkland College Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to close the Parkland Child Development Center by June 30, citing staffing shortages and budget deficits. The Early Childhood Education program is not affected.
Carle Health will host its annual Nursing Scholarship and Award Ceremony Thursday, honoring more than 40 nurses with more than $54,000 in scholarships and professional development awards.
A new U of I review finds that time in nature may benefit the mental health of disadvantaged children more than their peers, with researchers calling school yard greening a high-return investment.
Parkland College held two commencement ceremonies Thursday at Krannert Center, including the college’s first-ever dedicated Health Professions Commencement and Pinning ceremony.
Brad Underwood has agreed to a contract amendment that could extend his tenure at Illinois through 2036, pending Board of Trustees approval, following the program’s first Final Four appearance since 2005.
The University of Illinois postponed all finals weekend exams and assignments after a global cyberattack knocked Canvas offline, with university leaders working to restore the system by Saturday afternoon.
State Rep. Carol Ammons hosted another Expungement Summit at Parkland College last month, part of a series that has helped 519 individuals clear or seal records since fall 2023.