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Illinois athletes, coaches advocate for change in response to George Floyd's death

By Elle Johnson | Aug 15, 2020

Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman and Illinois football coach Lovie Smith reacted to the death of George Floyd by issuing a statement calling for change.

Illinois launches child-care service grant program

By Elle Johnson | Jul 5, 2020

Illinois is launching a grant program that will provide aid to child-care services as the state tries to alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eastern Illinois Foodbank volunteers work to meet increased COVID-19 demands

By Elle Johnson | May 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an increase in demand to food pantries, with the Eastern Illinois Foodbank and its network of food pantries striving to keep up with demand.