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Greenville University announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Greenville University has released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement during the semester. To qualify, students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours. Freshmen (0–29.5 earned credits) must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Sophomores, juniors,…
Read MoreBudzinski stands up for farmers, demands sale of year-round E15 after Republicans obstruct legislative fix
By Tribune Staff • “Thank you, Madam Chair and Ranking Member McGovern, for holding this meeting [Jan. 22] and allowing me the opportunity to testify. The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, a bipartisan bill that I am proud to co-lead, would allow gasoline blended with up to 15% ethanol to be sold year-round…
Read MoreIllinois calls for federal action for year-round E15 fuel
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD — The State of Illinois is again calling on the United States Congress and the Trump administration to require year-round sales of E15 fuel. Earlier this year, Governor J.B. Pritzker sent a letter to Congressional leadership on Nov. 4, 2025, urging nationwide, year-round E15. “Agriculture is the number one industry…
Read MoreIllinois Department of Revenue announces Jan. 26 start to 2026 income tax season
By Tribune Staff • CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced on Jan. 20 that it will begin accepting 2026 individual income tax returns on Monday, January 26, the same day the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) opens the federal filing season. The deadline to file Illinois returns is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. IDOR…
Read MoreDepartment on Aging seeks nominations for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations for the 2026 induction class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, which honors the accomplishments of Illinois residents aged 65 and older. “Senior Illinoisans across the state carry unique histories, perspectives and accomplishments that deserve to be celebrated,” said…
Read MoreUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire fall dean’s list announced
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the Blugolds who have earned a place on the Dean’s List. Their commitment to excellence exemplifies the highest standards of scholarship at UW-Eau Claire. Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment! Eligibility Requirements At the end of each semester,…
Read MoreHistorically dry conditions in 2025 boost drought issues
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Drought, flooding, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and extreme temperature swings; 2025 had it all and it varied drastically by location, making last year a memorable one from a weather standpoint for many Illinois farmers. State Climatologist Trent Ford, with the Illinois State Water Survey, reviewed weather statistics from 2025 and events that…
Read MoreBudzinski, Schrier introduce legislation to lower co-pays, deductibles
By Tribune Staff • WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the Capping Costs for Consumers Act, legislation aimed at lowering out-of-pocket costs amid continued Republican inaction to extend critical tax credits that lower healthcare costs. “Families shouldn’t have to make impossible choices between paying for a…
Read MoreEdwardsville man faces federal arson charge for igniting Alton business
By Tribune Staff • EAST ST. LOUIS – An Edwardsville man is facing a federal arson charge for allegedly setting fire to an insurance office building in Alton. A federal grand jury charged Jason Dawson, 38, with one count of arson. According to charging documents, Dawson is accused of setting fire to an insurance office…
Read MoreFederal lawsuit challenges Illinois Election Laws that remove candidates, deny voters meaningful choice
By Tribune Staff • CHICAGO — A federal lawsuit filed Jan. 26 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois challenges Illinois election laws that plaintiffs say unconstitutionally restrict ballot access, suppress political competition, and prevent voters from having a meaningful choice in statewide elections. As his email on Jan. 30, stated,…
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