Western Illinois women's basketball ranked third in OVC preseason poll; four players honored
Western Illinois University’s women’s basketball team has been ranked third in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) 2025-26 preseason poll, as announced by the OVC on Tuesday.
Western Illinois women’s golf team to compete at Big O Classic in Omaha
The Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's golf team is set to compete in the Big O Classic, taking place from October 13 to 14 at Oak Hills Country Club in Omaha, Nebraska.
Western Illinois prepares to host Eastern Illinois in OVC volleyball matchup
Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is set to host Eastern Illinois University on Tuesday, October 13, at Western Hall in Macomb.
- Keyana Cruse named OVC Offensive Player of the Week for volleyball performance
- Western Illinois men’s basketball announces nonconference schedule for upcoming season
- Memorial Hospital adds Jennifer Soucie as new health and wellness team member
- Western Illinois men's soccer falls to Houston Christian University 1–0
- Western Illinois women's soccer falls to Lindenwood in close home match
OVC extends deal with Ford Center; basketball championships stay in Evansville through 2032
The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Board of Presidents has confirmed that the OVC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will continue to be held at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, through 2032.
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Home sales in Hancock County during week ending Oct. 4
There was one reported residential sale in Hancock County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.
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Western Illinois men’s soccer prepares for conference test at Houston Christian
The Western Illinois University men's soccer team is set to continue its road schedule with a conference match against Houston Christian University on Sunday, October 12.
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Western Illinois falls to UT Martin after late blocked field goal
Western Illinois University's football team narrowly lost to UT Martin on Saturday, with the Skyhawks scoring late in the game to secure a 32-31 victory at Hardy M. Graham Stadium.
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Brown County taxpayers give $58,286 in County School Facility Tax in August
In August, Brown County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Western Illinois volleyball drops five-set match to UT Martin
Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team lost a close five-set match to UT Martin on Friday at Skyhawk Fieldhouse.
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Rep. Norine Hammond announces traveling office hours in three Illinois towns this October
State Representative Norine Hammond will hold Traveling Office Hours across the 94th Legislative District in October, with scheduled stops in Canton, Carthage, and Havana. “We are hosting a third round of Traveling Office Hours to better serve the...
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$27,990 in County School Facility Tax collected in August for Scott County
In August, Scott County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Western Illinois football seeks first conference win against UT Martin on Saturday
Western Illinois University's football team will travel to Martin, Tennessee, this Saturday to face UT Martin in an Ohio Valley Conference–Big South matchup at Hardy M. Graham Stadium.
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Illinois lawmakers prepare for fall veto session focused on taxes and energy
On October 14, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly will reconvene in Springfield for its annual Veto Session after the summer break.
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Western Illinois golf teams finish Windy City Classic Invitational
The Western Illinois University golf teams concluded their participation in the Windy City Classic Invitational, with the women’s team finishing in eighth place and the men’s team securing third place.
