West Central Reporter

Trustees approve rate hikes for Western Illinois University students at Macomb and Quad Cities

By John Sammon | Oct 6, 2020

The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees approved rate increases for new students at the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses, saying the increases would even up fees between the two and help pay for student services.

Western Illinois professors studying small business adaptation to COVID-19 pandemic

By John Sammon | Aug 31, 2020

Two business professors at Western Illinois University are studying small business owners across the country to see how they have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic to learn lessons about survival and dealing with future emergencies.

Macomb residents face $5.25 monthly rate hikes for water and trash services

By John Sammon | May 20, 2020

MACOMB – Residents here are facing rate increases for water and trash service starting this month.

Macomb mayor declares civil emergency as city responds to COVID-19 pandemic

By John Sammon | May 20, 2020

Macomb Mayor Mike Inman has declared a civil emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution extends the mayor's emergency proclamation approved at a City Council meeting last month.