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County Government ARPA Investments Around Illinois

May 31, 2023

Managing Historic Restoration Projects

June 13, 2023

Illinois Main Street 101: Historic Conservation

June 21, 2023

i-RURAL: Research-based Strategies for Rural Illinois Tourism

July 12, 2023

Blog Posts

In her own words: Alicia L. Ross

December 7, 2022

As an ISPP Scholar, Alicia V. Ross is appointed with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic...

2023 ISPP Scholar Liz Gutierrez with Executive Director Alvarez and Lt. Gov Stratton and staff member

In her own words: Elizabeth Gutierrez

December 5, 2022

As an ISPP Scholar, Elizabeth Gutierrez is appointed with the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus/Latino Caucus...

2023 DOIT Scholar Yu Tian standing at the Grand Canyon

In his own words: Yu Tian

December 7, 2022

As an ISPP Scholar, Yu Tian is appointed with the Illinois Department of Innovation...

2023 ISPP Scholar Charles Emejuo at the STEM Expo - State Fair

In his own words:Chukwuemezie (Charles) Emejuo

December 2, 2022

As an ISPP Scholar, Chukwuemezie (Charles) Emejuo is appointed with the...

2022 ISP Scholar Shubhika Agarwal outside

In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Shubhika Agarwal

February 11, 2022

As an ISP Scholar, Shubhika Agarwal is appointed with the ...

2022 ISP Scholar Adrienne Pickett at her desk

In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Adrienne Pickett

February 4, 2022

As an Illini Science Policy Scholar (ISP ), ...

El Paseo Community Garden is not just growing food, it's growing leaders and community

October 22, 2021

Paula Acevedo talks quickly and passionately pointing left and right as we walk through El Paseo Community Garden...

Housing strategies for economic development in Central Illinois

November 7, 2020

Morton Economic Development Council and Morton Chamber of Commerce...

News Releases

Purple coneflower, grass, and permeable pavement pavers.

March 29, 2023

Illinois Groundwork provides community resources and guidance for creating community green infrastructure
URBANA, Ill. – During large rainstorms, many Illinois residents brace themselves for flooding in their basements, streets, and neighborhoods. Illinois Groundwork, illinoisgroundwork.org, is a new free, online tool for communities and stormwater...

diverse group of people on the sandy shore of a lake

March 24, 2023

5 takeaways to advance diversity, equity, inclusion in watershed management
URBANA, Ill. – Achieving clean water goals requires the inclusion of diverse views and considering the equity of impacts and solutions; yet, underrepresented communities don’t always have a voice in watershed planning efforts. At a symposium as part of a 2022 Climate Intersections...

October 6, 2022

Extension empowers Central Illinois to grow with new community and economic development expert
HAVANA, Ill. – From giving small businesses tools to thrive to building up resilient rural towns, the University of Illinois Extension community and economic development team supports municipalities big and small around the state. Illinois Extension in...

June 10, 2022

Funds available to districts to replace school buses
URBANA, Ill. – Federal funding is now available for replacing older dirty school buses with cleaner vehicles, including electric school buses. University of Illinois Extension and Prairie Rivers Network are collaborating on a free online webinar to help...

April 25, 2022

I-Rural: Helping communities meet increased demand for rural tourism
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