(Photo By Flickr User Kyle James) Illinois is creating a new merit-based scholarship aimed at getting more high school graduates to attend in-state colleges and universities. The AIM HIGH grant pilot program will provide at least $50 million in financial aid. The state is providing $25 million in the current budget year. Universities are…… MORE
(Photo by Flickr User stantontcady) The University of Illinois is restricting bags fans can carry into Memorial Stadium this football season. According to WAND-TV, the school announced it will allow fans to carry in one large clear bag and a small clutch purse. The bags either need to be a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag, a clear…… MORE
(Photo by Flickr User Bryan Ledgard) Considered one of the top blues festivals in the Midwest, come & join in on Labor Day Weekend for the 30th Annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival at Riverfront Park in Peoria, IL! The 30th Annual Peoria Blues Heritage Music Festival will take place at Festival Park and CEFCU…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Michael Stokes) The Chicago Cubs will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in next year’s Little League Classic in Williamsport, PA. According to WMAQ-TV & The Chicago Tribune, the game will be held at BB&T Ballpark At Bowman Field on Sunday, August 18, 2019. The Cubs and Pirates players will attend Little…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User David Shankbone) LeBron James’ move to Hollywood is already paying off. The NBA superstar who left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers on last month, is producing and appearing on a talk show for HBO called The Shop, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Shop is a freeform…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Oregon State University) After a two-year process, Oregon State University President Ed Ray announced recently that he has chosen new monikers for three university buildings whose previous namesakes have ties to historical racist positions or beliefs. OSU’s Benton Hall will become Community Hall, honoring local residents who raised funds to…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Happy Worker) Come out to Dunlap Days 2018 for lots of food, games, rides, vendors, music, a car show, a 5k run/walk, and so much more! Here is a list of what you can expect for the 2018 Dunlap Days: Thursday, August 23rd: 5pm-9pm Family Night – unlimited rides (wristband…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Tom Hart) Alright family, who’s up for traveling to the Cap City to celebrate the last weekend of the Illinois State Fair? If so, take a look to see where you can get in where you fit in for some great family fun on these weekend days! Saturday, August 18th…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Rob and Stephanie Levy) Health experts and teachers recommend a sleep schedule to help students be more successful in the classroom. Supervisor Suzanne Bogue with the Blessing Hospital Sleep Center in Quincy, IL, recommends school age children sleep around eight to nine hours each night. She says with more sleep students…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Thomas Hawk) The weekend looks really fine because day number 9 is on our mind at the Illinois State Fair! The ISF celebrates First Responder Day in Springfield, ILspring!! Here’s a look at what you can expect when you go to the ISF on today: Friday-8/17/2018- First Responder Day: ISFT…… MORE
