The Parkland College dental hygienist program will receive $3.5 million in federal funding, allowing for a physical expansion of the school's dental clinic.
Big changes are ahead for the Rochester School District. District leaders are proposing $3.1 million in cuts. Now, many community members are concerned about how this will impact the classroom, staff and students.
Just when Illinois substance abuse and mental health programs thought they lost nearly $6 million in funding, the Trump Administration changed its mind.
Dove, Inc. has a Retired and Senior Volunteering Program (RSVP) that connects people over 55 with volunteering opportunities in Macon and DeWitt counties. However, the program is at risk if federal funding is not renewed by March 31.
Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski came through with $1 million in federal funding for the Village of Harristown to replace its aging water lines.
Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announced over $780,000 for departments in Central and Southern Illinois, which will also include the Village of Chatham, which is getting over $90,000 in funding.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently reported Illinois' error rate for SNAP benefits has reached 11.5%.
International enrollment at Eastern Illinois University has dropped over 50%, and many students are concerned about the impact this will have on their college experience.
More than $8 million in federal funding is coming for Central Illinois airports, including the Decatur Airport.