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Illinois State Fair names Miles of Smiles Parade winners
3+ week, 5+ day ago (317+ words) Illinois State Fair officials have announced the winners of the 2026 Miles of Smiles Parade, highlighting top entries in marching band, float and specialty unit competitions during the annual fair in Springfield. The awards were presented following the parade, according to…...
Illinois Extension welcomes U. of I. alumna to lead budget and finance operations
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (464+ words) URBANA, Ill. — Beginning July 27, Sarah Doherty will oversee University of Illinois Extension’s statewide business and financial operations. Her new role focuses on responsible stewardship of the resources supporting the staff and volunteer network that delivers programs to more than 831,000 participants each…...
Landmarks Illinois awards $27,100 in grants to seven community-led preservation projects statewide
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (370+ words) Grant funding will support vital stabilization and planning efforts at significant sites across six Illinois communities CHICAGO, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmarks Illinois has awarded $27,100 in grant funding to seven preservation projects across the state through the Preservation Heritage Fund and…...
Chicago Fire Department holds 91st annual Memorial Day Parade and Mass
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (152+ words) A somber memorial was held Monday morning at Church of the Holy Family in the Little Italy neighborhood, as the Chicago Fire Department held its 91st annual Memorial Day Parade and Mass to honor fallen members of the department. May 25, 2026 / 11:23 AM…...
Illinois Housing Development Authority awards funding to QC housing developments - AOL
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (238+ words) The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has announced $50 million in state and federal funding to support six new permanent supportive housing developments across the state. These investments will create 142 units of affordable housing paired with on-site services for people and…...
Chicago student to represent city in National Violence Prevention Summit after winning essay content
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (35+ words) Damiya Myers, 7th grader at Johnnie Colemon Elementary School and 2026 Chicago Do The Write Thing ambassador, joins CBS News Chicago. Chicago student to represent city in National Violence Prevention Summit after winning essay content...
Willie Wilson hosting gas, grocery giveaway in April
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (30+ words) Chicago businessman Willie Wilson announced he is hosting another gas giveaway on April 4. Willie Wilson hosting gas, grocery giveaway in April...
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson hosting another free gas giveaway
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (107+ words) Updated on: March 26, 2026 / 6:05 AM CDT / CBS Chicago Chicago businessman Willie Wilson announced he is hosting another gas giveaway on April 4. Wilson said he'll be giving away another $200,000 for free gas and an upcoming grocery giveaway The event is first-come, first-served,…...