13 May 2026

Illinois Conservation Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Fully Fund Soil and Water Conservation Before May 31 Budget Deadline

By Ryan Keith

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.

18 Feb 2026

Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF): Budget Maintains Stability for Disability Services, More Opportunity for Progress Ahead

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 18, 2026) — The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF), representing community providers serving Illinoisans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and serious mental illnesses, has issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s proposed state budget:

12 Nov 2025

Advance Illinois to Discuss Quad Cities Education Trends November 13, East Moline

By Ryan Keith

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.

10 Jun 2025

Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD): Second Year of Budget Cuts Threatens Future of Conservation Districts

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 10, 2025) — The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is sounding the alarm as the FY26 Illinois state budget continues to underfund the state’s 97 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs).

08 May 2025

Students Across Illinois Win Awards, Create Career Opportunities at SkillsUSA Championships

By Ryan Keith

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.

09 Apr 2025

Muslim Leaders, Lawmakers Prioritize Illinois as Welcoming State During Illinois Muslim Action Day

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLILNOIS (April 9, 2025) — Building relationships with state leaders in Illinois takes on new importance these days for Muslims and immigrants facing unprecedented challenges, under a new federal administration determined to roll back legal protections.

26 Aug 2024

OUTSafe Program Supports LGBTQ+ Seniors with Statewide Service Provider Training Sessions

By Ryan Keith

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.

30 May 2024

Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) Education Leaders Celebrate Teachers Across Illinois in May in Midst of Shortage

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 30, 2024) — Leaders with the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) spend time each year helping schools understand the state’s teacher-shortage crisis. As the school year ends, they help celebrate the educators who selflessly serve students across Illinois.

29 May 2024

Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) Statement on New State Budget Support for Direct Support Professionals and Behavioral Health

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2024) — The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF), representing community providers of services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses, today issued the following statement after the final state budget proposal was acted on by the Illinois Legislature:

06 May 2024

Illinois Students Earn Awards, Career Path Preparation at SkillsUSA Workforce Championships

By Ryan Keith

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2024) — They poured concrete to lay bricks. They built tiny buildings, repaired diesel engines, and raced the clock and each other to be the best at more than 150 events — and they just might have found their successful career path in the process.

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