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Eye On Illinois: Community college bill’s committee stall reflects conflicting priorities

In a state where one political party doesn’t need the other to advance legislation, impediments to action often boil down to priorities. When Gov. JB Pritzker wrapped up the policy portion of his annual budget speech in February, he again suggested …

Western Illinois University approves cost increases

MOLINE/MACOMB, Ill. (KWQC) - The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees approved an increase in tuition, housing and dining costs. The board to increase tuition by two percent per credit hour for new undergraduate and graduate students. …

Western Illinois University board approves tuition costs

Candidates for Nauvoo City offices

Elections for Nauvoo City offices will be held on Tuesday, April 1. The candidates for mayor, city clerk, and aldermen have provided the following information about themselves to assist you, the voter, in learning about themselves and about how they would …

11 early transfer portal entrants Illinois should target

After a roller-coaster campaign, Brad Underwood and his staff can now turn to roster construction for 2025-2026 and beyond. Improving continuity and sticking to the original plan of a two-year rebuild will be at the center of offseason plans. If the Illini …

2025 Election Questionnaire: Tanya Zehr Pearce, Streator City Council

Name: Tanya Zehr Pearce What office are you seeking?: Streator City Council Age: 43 Political party: N/A Occupation and employer: Public service What elected positions, if any, have you had previously? N/A Campaign website: N/A Education: …

Extension rolls out ‘Spring Series’ related to home horticulture

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -With the garden season quickly approaching, University of Illinois Extension is offering an upcoming Spring Series of Home Horticulture to run on April 14, 21, and 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Holiday Inn, Rock Island. This series of …

Illinois State to play WNIT Super 16 game at IWU and Kristen Gillespie gets 5-year extension

The Illinois State women’s basketball team has earned another home game in the WNIT, but not on their usual home floor. The WNIT has announced the Redbirds will play the Abilene Christian Wildcats in the Super 16 round on Thursday at Illinois Wesleyan …

Rockford alderwoman faces stiff challenge as she aims for 3rd term

Ald. Karen Hoffman will face a challenge in the April 1 election from political consultant Jason Leviskas who is running as an independent candidate to represent Rockford's Eighth Ward. Hoffman, 78, a Democrat, who said she lives within walking …

John Wood hosting Tri-State Regional College fair on Thursday

QUINCY — John Wood Community College will host the Tri-State Regional College Fair on Thursday morning. The regional college fair will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the JWCC Student Activity Center on the school's main campus in Quincy. The Tri-State …

SDSU adds Kaylyn Rudy to swine team

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Kaylyn Rudy as the new SDSU Extension Swine Field Specialist.  Rudy is based in Mitchell and will work to identify the needs of swine producers and provide research-based information to …

COLLEGE REPORT: Grant, Miller set meet records at Blue-White Classic

Over the course of their high school running careers, former Northview standouts Gnister Grant and Halle Miller set records that helped lead the Knights to wins. That continued at the collegiate level over the weekend, as Grant and Miller, now …

USI Baseball uses big 8th inning rally, to beat Western Illinois, Saturday

MACOMB, IL. (WFIE) - University of Southern Indiana Baseball scored six times in the top of the eighth and posted an 8-5 win over Western Illinois University Saturday afternoon in Macomb, Illinois. USI is 9-13 overall and 1-1 in the OVC after today’s game, …

Educator serving community with plant therapy, good food | Celebrating Lehigh Valley Women

Giving back to her community is in Veronica H. Moore’s blood. And the Chicago native has found a way to do just that through every aspect of her life in the Lehigh Valley. Moore, 42, who resides in South Bethlehem, is an educator by trade, but she’s also a …

COLLEGE REPORT: Spencer shines in Great Rivers Athletic Conference tournament

During her high school career at Northview, Audri Spencer built a reputation of making plays in the biggest of moments. That’s carried over to the collegiate level, and during Lake Land College’s run to the Great Rivers Athletic Conference championship, …

Global Release of NEVER A VICTIM – The Ultimate Guide to Women’s Safety

NEVER A VICTIM by Robert Kaiser empowers women worldwide with real-world safety strategies and survivor-led guidance. Now available at womens-safety.com. WETHERBY, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women …

West Covina Unified Schools Recognized as 2025 California Distinguished Schools

West Covina Unified Schools Recognized as 2025 California Distinguished Schools WEST COVINA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- West Covina Unified School District (WCUSD) is proud to share that Orangewood Elementary School and …

Award-Winning Spoken Word Artist Zemill Honors Black Women During Women’s History Month With Powerful New Tribute

"To My Black Women, You Are All Of That” Offers an Emotional and Uplifting Celebration of Black Womanhood DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning spoken word artist and cultural storyteller Zemill …

14th Annual Jet Award Gala & After Party and Media Availability

News release for 2025 14th annual Jet Award gala. The schedule, 4pm media availability, 5-6pm VIP cocktail party. Doors open at 6pm and program starts at 6:30pm OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 14th Annual Jet Award …

Thriller "Torrent" by Anthony B. Gray Delivers High-Stakes Justice Beyond the Courtroom

KY, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus Publishing proudly presents Anthony B. Gray makes a gripping literary debut with Torrent, a high-octane legal thriller that blurs the lines between justice and survival. Drawing from …

2nd Annual Girls INpowerment Conference Tackles Mental Health, Social Media Pressures, & Bullying

Compass Rose is hosting Girls INpowerment Conference on May 14 at DSST Green Valley Ranch Middle School to help give girls tools to cope with current challenges DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Free Event for …

Neonatal Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy: The Benefits and Limitations of Therapeutic Cooling

Therapeutic cooling reduces death and severe disability in neonates with HIE, but many still face cognitive and motor impairments SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Unfortunately, nearly a quarter of children …

The 'Mainstay' Therapy for Management of Deep Pressure Injuries

Flap reconstruction is crucial for advanced pressure injuries, yet many patients aren’t referred for it, leading to poor outcomes and high mortality rates SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Surgical …

TravelingWiki’s 'Card For A Cause' Named One of the Best Sports Card Deals to Support Autism Within Two Days of Launch

TravelingWiki Now Offers Free Resources in English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, Twi, Vietnamese & Russian DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less than a …

Melbourne Pharma Opens Doors April 1st

Melbourne Pharma opens April 1st in Melbourne, FL, offering cutting edge compounding medications for dermatology, weight management, and wellness. MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melbourne Pharma, a state-of- …

Robert Pfleghardt Shares Expert Insights on Financial Management: Best Practices for Stability and Growth

Robert Pfleghardt Shares Expert Insights on Financial Management: Best Practices for Stability and Growth VIENNA, VA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s evolving financial landscape, effective financial management is …

Special Libraries Association Announces Dissolution

Special Libraries Association Announces Dissolution After 116 Years MT. LAUREL, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Special Libraries Association (SLA), a global organization dedicated to supporting information …

FSHA's 'A Night in Nashville' Gala Celebrates Legacy, Community, and Generosity

We’re celebrating Preservation, Innovation, Restoration, and supporting Tuition Assistance, all while coming together for a night of fun and giving. LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Flintridge Sacred …

ViewPoint Simulations Announces Successful Exit from Summit Venture Studio

Ready to Deliver on the Promise of Increasing Student Engagement while Improving Student Outcomes ANN ARBOR, MI, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ViewPoint Simulations announced today its successful exit from Summit Venture …

Brenda Monteith Smith’s Inspiring Memoir Celebrates Family, Faith, and Nature

TX, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brenda Monteith Smith’s amazing latest book, “The Inspiring Life of Brenda Smith,” is a genuine memoir that calls readers into her life journey, celebrating family, belief, and the …

Explore the Mystical World of a New Epic in Fantasy Literature by John-Mark Fenty

ONTARIO, CANADA, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John-Mark Fenty’s new fantasy book, "The Arcanna," explores a complex realm where magic and power wrestle interconnectedly in an entertaining framework of myth, conflict, and exploration. …

Strategies for Justice Hosts 2025 Symposium: Evaluating the Criminalization of Race & Disability

Unpacking the criminalization of race and disability, SFJ’s 2025 Symposium sparks vital dialogue on justice, equity, and inclusive policing. ONLINE/VIRTUAL, PA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- April 3-4, 2025 – A …

Altis Single-incison Sling: Groin Pain, Dyspareunia, and Coital Incontinence

NEJM study reveals that mini-sling devices, like the Altis, show 2.5x higher dyspareunia risk and more pain than other slings SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The underlying data from the New England …

Brain, Brand, and Beauty HBCU Conference Attracts Hundreds of Alabama State University Students

Female collegiate students gain expert guidance, enrichment, and resources for success during first stop of the HBCU Tour MONTGOMERY, AL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Skky Brand, Inc. and Alabama State University (ASU) …

Award-Winning Children’s Book Octopi Are Very Sly Tops Amazon Best Seller Charts

PALM DESERT, CA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The buzz is building around Octopi Are Very Sly, the award-winning children’s book that has officially made waves on Amazon's best seller charts. Written with heart, humor, …