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Parkland College awarded $3.5 million for dental clinic
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Parkland College awarded $3.5 million for dental clinic

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Feb 18, 2026

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.

Rochester School District proposes $3.1 million in budget cuts
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Rochester School District proposes $3.1 million in budget cuts

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Jan 27, 2026

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.

Critical Illinois mental health programs spared after federal funding scare
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Critical Illinois mental health programs spared after federal funding scare

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Jan 15, 2026

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. senior volunteer program at risk of losing funding
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Dove Inc. senior volunteer program at risk of losing funding

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Jan 13, 2026

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.

Harristown receives $1 million to replace aging water lines
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Harristown receives $1 million to replace aging water lines

  • Doug Wolfe
  • Updated Dec 22, 2025

Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski came through with $1 million in federal funding for the Village of Harristown to replace its aging water lines.

Chatham fire department to receive over $90k in federal funding
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Chatham fire department to receive over $90k in federal funding

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 10, 2025

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.

Illinois Department of Human Services working to minimize SNAP error rate amid threat of federal funding cuts
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Illinois Department of Human Services working to minimize SNAP error rate amid threat of federal funding cuts

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Nov 20, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently reported Illinois' error rate for SNAP benefits has reached 11.5%.

EIU's international enrollment down 50% amid federal immigration hurdles
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EIU's international enrollment down 50% amid federal immigration hurdles

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Sep 15, 2025

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.

Decatur Airport receives over $153,000 in federal funding for improvements
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Decatur Airport receives over $153,000 in federal funding for improvements

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 27, 2025

More than $8 million in federal funding is coming for Central Illinois airports, including the Decatur Airport.

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