Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to local communities as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of September 21 to September 28.

President Jackie Thomas was the highest-earning individual at Western Illinois University in 2016, with total compensation reaching $254,923 according to a West Central Reporter analysis of Illinois Board of Higher Education data.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has fired his Chief of Staff Richard Goldberg and replaced him with Illinois Policy Institute President Kristina Rasmussen.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.

Election results from April 4.