The University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies, in collaboration with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Juneteenth Inc., will host two events exploring the historical significance of Juneteenth and the struggle for Black citizenship in Illinois. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, marking the day when news of their freedom reached Texas on June 19, 1865.

Kiara Hobbs of Riverton, Illinois has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2024 and awarded a $28,000 Capital Scholars Honors Program Scholarship for tuition over four years. At UIS, she plans to major in criminology and criminal justice.

The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.

In high school, Hobbs was involved in Key Club, band, choir, and student council.

Colonnade Stonework - The repair and restoration of the stonework will be done this summer. Work will include the replacement of irreparable stone along with the filling of cracks and crevices to prevent further damage by water and ice.

Clover 100 & 200 Exterior Renovations - Bids are being sought to renovate the building exteriors of the 100 and 200 buildings in Clover Court. Roofing, guttering, and siding are some of the improvements included in the project.

Dear colleagues,

The news release below is being distributed today.

Tim KilleenPresident

May 31, 2024

URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois System leaders expressed their appreciation for Gov. JB Pritzker’s and the Illinois General Assembly’s continued support of higher education in the 2025 fiscal year budget approved early Wednesday.