The following is an excerpt of a July 10, 2023, story published in The State Journal-Register.

"Rich Bradley, who shepherded public radio in the Springfield area in its early days as the longtime news director and host of the local "Morning Edition," died in Springfield on July 3.

He was 83.

The following is an excerpt of an Illinois Times story published on July 6, 2023.

"The University of Illinois Springfield is going to pot.

The capital city's state university has partnered with the online marijuana educator Green Flower to offer a certificate program for students interested in entering management within the cannabis industry.

The program, which began in 2020, is geared toward fostering economic development within central Illinois, said Robert Kerr, director of continuing and professional education at UIS."

The following is an excerpt of an NPR Illinois Community Voices story from June 28, 2023.

The following story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on June 26, 2023.

"The University of Illinois Springfield said in a statement that they will “review our policies to make sure they are in alignment with state and federal law. Regardless of the outcome, UIS will remain committed to serving students of all races, genders, and ethnicities."

The following story was reported by WCIA-TV on June 22, 2023.

"The state is investing more money into a program state leaders hope keeps top students in Illinois colleges.

The AIM HIGH grant helps students who attend the state’s four-year public universities and maintain a GPA determined by their university are eligible for the money. And education leaders want to make the program permanent.

The following story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on June 15, 2023.

"After four years as the head coach of the University of Illinois Springfield baseball team, Ryan Copeland has accepted the head coaching position at Northern Illinois University

Copeland finished his head coaching career with the Prairie Stars with a 131-38 record, winning a conference, regional and super-regional championship in 2022. That same year, the Prairie Stars appeared in the NCAA Championship Tournament."

The following is an excerpt of an NPR Illinois story published on June 7, 2023.

"Dr. Brandon Schwab has been appointed as University of Illinois Springfield Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The appointment is pending formal approval by the university Board of Trustees.

The following is an excerpt of a story published by WAND-TV on June 6, 2023.

"University of Illinois Springfield Continuing and Professional Education will hold a STEM-focused summer camp for high school students this year.

The week-long camp will feature AI in autonomous vehicles and is available for high students entering eighth through tenth grades will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 7-11, 2023, on the UIS campus. The cost is $149 per student."

This is an excerpt of an NPR Illinois Community Voices story published on June 5, 2023.

"Bruce Sommer is the Director of Economic Development and Innovation at the University of Illinois Springfield. He teaches Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and he is the co-founder of Innovate Springfield and Sangamon CEO. He spoke to Community Voices about the move Innovate Springfield will make in two years to 401 E. Washington St., where new programs and offerings will be provided to local entrepreneurs."

The following is an excerpt of an article published by the Chicago Tribune on May 31, 2023.

"Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday kicked off a statewide tour to promote the $50.6 billion budget passed by lawmakers days earlier, with a focus on increased higher education funding during a stop at the University of Illinois at Springfield campus.