News Progress

•August 9, 2017• Northern Illinois experienced heavy rain and widespread flooding in July. Meanwhile, parts of central and southern Illinois experienced dry weather that caused crop damage, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel of the Illinois State Water Survey at the University of Illinois. On average, however, the statewide precipitation was 4.81 inches, which is 0.73 inches above normal. In the northwestern part of the state, the average precipitation for July was 7.83 inches, and the third wettest July on record. The average wettest July on record was in 1902 with 9.21 inches. … Read More

•August 9, 2017• First-year students at Millikin University will get a jump-start on their college experience during Millikin’s 2017 First Week program Aug. 15-20. First Week is designed especially for new Millikin students to prepare them for what is ahead before classes begin on Monday, Aug. 21. The First Week experience teaches students about what is expected in the college environment, and how to best engage with the Millikin community to ensure success. Students will learn about student organizations, studying abroad, internships, student media, intramurals and recreation, community service and many more programs. First Week activities begin with Move-In Day … Read More

•August 9, 2017• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will conduct a dove hunt Saturday, September 2 at Whitley Creek and South Sand Creek dove fields. Hunts will take place at 6:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-7 p.m. A permit is required to participate and may be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. or obtained online athttp://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/Recreation/Hunting/. Applicants will be able to indicate their preference for the hunt. Permit applications must be received at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office no later than 4 p.m. August 14. A $30 permit … Read More