Work from Illinois artists displayed as part of Tarble painting and drawing exhibition (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)
The work of Illinois artists is the focus of an exhibition of paintings and drawings on view through Aug. 17 in the main galleries of the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Illinois River cleanup scheduled for Friday (Muskogee Phoenix)
The Oklahoma Scenic River Commission’s second Illinois River cleanup of the summer will be Friday. This event will clean the river after the Fourth of July festivities, and will help keep the river enjoyable through the rest of the busy summer season.

FEMA approves $2.3 million for Illinois flood victims (Rockford Register Star)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Saturday that more than $2.3 million in individual disaster assistance grants has been approved for Illinois residents affected by the flooding.

Jake Opel headed for Illinois College (Edwardsville Intelligencer)
Intelligencer Sports Staff Jake Opel, a graduate of Edwardsville High School, has notified officials at Illinois College that he plans to enroll in fall semester classes at the liberal arts college and compete in football for the Blueboys.

Flood assistance funding in Illinois growing (KWQC-TV 6 Davenport)
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency says more than $2.3 million in individual disaster assistance grants has already been approved for Illinois residents affected by the recent flooding.