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Western Illinois women’s golf team to compete at Big O Classic in Omaha

By F. P. Miller | Oct 13, 2025

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.

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Western Illinois prepares to host Eastern Illinois in OVC volleyball matchup

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 13, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is set to host Eastern Illinois University on Tuesday, October 13, at Western Hall in Macomb.

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Keyana Cruse named OVC Offensive Player of the Week for volleyball performance

By W. E. Miles | Oct 13, 2025

Keyana Cruse has been named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Offensive Player of the Week, according to an announcement made by the conference on Monday.

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Western Illinois men’s basketball announces nonconference schedule for upcoming season

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 13, 2025

Western Illinois University has released the 2025-26 nonconference schedule for its men's basketball team.

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Memorial Hospital adds Jennifer Soucie as new health and wellness team member

By N. M. Heil | Oct 13, 2025

Jennifer Soucie, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, has joined the Health & Wellness team at Memorial Hospital.

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Western Illinois men's soccer falls to Houston Christian University 1–0

By F. P. Miller | Oct 12, 2025

The Western Illinois University men's soccer team was defeated 1–0 by Houston Christian University on Sunday at Sorrels Field.

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Western Illinois women's soccer falls to Lindenwood in close home match

By F. P. Miller | Oct 12, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's soccer team lost 1-0 to Lindenwood on Sunday at John MacKenzie Alumni Field.

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OVC extends deal with Ford Center; basketball championships stay in Evansville through 2032

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

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

By L. J. Schott | Oct 11, 2025

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

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

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

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

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

By S. N. Mason | Oct 10, 2025

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

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 10, 2025

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

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 10, 2025

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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Who are the former high school athletes from West Central Illinois area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

By W. E. Miles | Oct 10, 2025

These ex-West Central Illinois area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Oct. 13.

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$27,990 in County School Facility Tax collected in August for Scott County

By S. N. Mason | Oct 9, 2025

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

By F. P. Miller | Oct 9, 2025

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

By W. E. Miles | Oct 9, 2025

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

By W. E. Miles | Oct 9, 2025

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.

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Western Illinois falls to Southeast Missouri State in OVC home soccer match

By F. P. Miller | Oct 9, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s soccer team lost 5-0 to Southeast Missouri State in an Ohio Valley Conference match held Thursday at John MacKenzie Alumni Field.