Macon County Health Department and ImpactLife will host a community blood drive in Decatur on Wednesday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with donor incentives offered.
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- University of Illinois
English professor John Gallagher’s book explores how AI researchers describe their work, critiques hype in AI communication, and suggests ways to demystify the field.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan’s Homecoming 2026 featured traditions, alumni reunions, a major campaign launch and a Titan football win, highlighted in photos and social posts.
- Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan will extend direct admission to all 13 McLean County high schools and raise its minimum local scholarship guarantee to $40,000 per year.
- Illinois State University
Illinois State and Heartland students installed off-grid solar systems with Skip the Grid, bringing first-time electricity access to Navajo Nation families.
- Illinois State University
Historic October moments at Illinois State University, from Cameron Meredith’s NFL rise to Aretha Franklin’s Braden concert and tributes to Mary Hartmann and poet Richard Hovey.
- Millikin University Athletics - Official Athletics Website
Millikin men’s golf shot a season-best five-under final round to finish fifth at the Wabash College Invitational, led by Jake Krstulovich’s even-par 216.
Macon County Health Department and ImpactLife will host a community blood drive in Decatur on Wednesday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with donor incentives offered.
English professor John Gallagher’s book explores how AI researchers describe their work, critiques hype in AI communication, and suggests ways to demystify the field.
Illinois Wesleyan’s Homecoming 2026 featured traditions, alumni reunions, a major campaign launch and a Titan football win, highlighted in photos and social posts.
Illinois Wesleyan will extend direct admission to all 13 McLean County high schools and raise its minimum local scholarship guarantee to $40,000 per year.
Illinois State and Heartland students installed off-grid solar systems with Skip the Grid, bringing first-time electricity access to Navajo Nation families.
Historic October moments at Illinois State University, from Cameron Meredith’s NFL rise to Aretha Franklin’s Braden concert and tributes to Mary Hartmann and poet Richard Hovey.
Analysis of an Illinois backyard flock outbreak found H5N1 avian influenza spread from poultry to a cat and a rat, highlighting mammalian adaptation and biosecurity risks.
Xiaotang Lu of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign received the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award for pioneering brain circuit mapping research.
Interested in getting a library card, doing a craft or joining children's programs? Stop by Eureka Public Library.
Interested in getting a library card, doing a craft or joining children's programs? Stop by Eureka Public Library.
Interested in a family movie matinee or a local author fair? Stop by Eureka Public Library.
The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in the Eureka Christian Church.
Interested in crafting floral magnets, a free plant clinic or learning about local Civil War history? Visit Eureka Public Library.
The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus.
Interested in a mystery book club or gardening advice? Visit Eureka Public Library.
The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus.
Interested in programs for children or a visit from a true crime author? Visit Eureka Public Library.
The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus.
Interested in learning about babysitting, local authors, e-readers, crafts or ice cream? Visit Eureka Public Library.
The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus.

