Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will perform at the Illinois State Fair on Sun., Aug. 11 with special guest Ashley McBryde kicking off the evening.   The band’s latest album, “Weathervanes,” combines a storyteller at the peak of his craft with a band who has earned its place in rock and roll history. The songs on […]

CHICAGO—Governor JB Pritzker has announced that a Chicago-area water innovation hub, Current, has been selected to receive a $160 million innovation grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engine program for their Great Lakes ReNEW initiative. ReNEW, which was backed by six Great Lakes States, is also supported by Argonne National Laboratory,

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Two Southern Illinois University filmmakers will discuss their efforts to document the 2017 total solar eclipse during the next “Journey to the Eclipse” talk set for 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2.   Mark Stoffel, a specialist in the College of Arts and Media, and H.D. Motyl, director and associate

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Work by Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers in recognizing significant Black heritage properties in the region could also reveal more information about a Union Army military camp that hosted up to 5,000 freed Blacks in Cairo at one point during the Civil War. The work is part of a

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Black History Month in February with a variety of special events including guest speakers, a variety show, a book drive, an oratorical contest, an awards ceremony and much more.   The theme is “Ancestral Healing,” and the vast majority of the events are

CHICAGO— Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) and Google Public Sector on Monday to announce the creation of BEACON (Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation): A Service Access Portal for Illinois Youth. Powered by Google Cloud’s secure, scalable, and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technology, the new state-of-the-art online

CHICAGO— ICJIA has kicked off a recruitment initiative for community volunteers to read and review grant applications submitted by organizations across Illinois. This collaborative approach builds equity into ICJIA’s application review process with the assistance of individuals with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences.   “ICJIA prioritizes equity, fairness, and opportunity in grantmaking,” said ICJIA Executive Director Delrice

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is advising the public that maintenance crews are out patrolling and repairing potholes on state highways and interstates across the state, requiring drivers to slow down, use caution and move over for workers. Non-emergency patching operations usually take place during nonpeak travel periods and often require temporary lane

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Climb your way out of the winter chill and blues at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s fun, Valentine’s-themed climbing competition, Love at First Onsight. The event is happening Feb. 10, and anyone age 16 or older, of any skill level, is welcome to participate. The competition is open to SIU students,