SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2026) — The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is calling on Illinois lawmakers to make soil and water conservation a top priority in the final weeks of budget negotiations, warning that increasing farmland conversion, flooding concerns, nutrient loss, water-quality challenges, and mounting development pressures are underscoring the urgent need for stronger long-term investment in land stewardship across the state.

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 12, 2025) – Advance Illinois, Black Hawk College, East Moline School District 37, and Western Illinois University will host a Quad Cities regional event on Thursday, November 13, focusing on how Illinois’ education system is performing post-pandemic and what the data reveal for local students.

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (May 8, 2025) — From solving crimes to flying drones, and from repairing diesel engines to building tiny homes, students from across Illinois have earned the opportunity of a lifetime: championship awards, a shot at national fame, and most importantly, a path toward career success.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2024) — Growing reports of violence and abuse, coupled with a lifetime of fear of discrimination, have state officials working with service providers to better meet the needs of LGBTQ+ seniors every time they reach out for help.