Giving circle members will help select scholarship recipients during June 16 celebration.
Farm Credit Illinois has awarded $75,000 in scholarships to 30 high school seniors across central and southern Illinois, marking the 22nd year of the agriculture scholarship program that has now distributed more than $938,500 to students since 2004.
Urbana School District has received a $336,000 federal grant to develop a Community School at Dr. Williams Elementary, expanding academic, family, and wellness support services.
A years-long pen-pal friendship between a U of I alumna and an 11-year-old girl led the pair to attend ACES Family Academies together on the Urbana-Champaign campus last summer.
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee at Parkland College on May 9, with three middle school students advancing to the state competition in Springfield on July 31.
Stacey Peterik honored for helping students grow as musicians and individuals across USD 116.
Parkland College held two commencement ceremonies Thursday at Krannert Center, including the college’s first-ever dedicated Health Professions Commencement and Pinning ceremony.
Donations will help create safe, calming environments for residents.
Program offers up to $60,000 to attract and retain young civil engineers in Illinois.
College announces commencement candidates and prepares for May 14 ceremony.