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City of Macomb Public Transportation Committee met Oct. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 2, 2025

City of Macomb Public Transportation Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 29

Bellwood School District 88 Teaching and Learning Committee met Oct. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 2, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Teaching and Learning Committee met Thursday, Oct. 30

$115,053 in County School Facility Tax collected in August for Cass County

By S. N. Mason | Nov 1, 2025

In August, Cass County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Western Illinois falls to Lindenwood in four sets despite strong defensive showing

By W. E. Miles | Nov 1, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team lost a four-set match to Lindenwood on Saturday afternoon, concluding their road series.

$14,510 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Brown County

By S. N. Mason | Oct 31, 2025

In August, Brown County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

McDonough District Hospital honors employees at annual Years of Service Banquet

By A. F. Elliott | Oct 31, 2025

McDonough District Hospital recently held its 5th Annual Years of Service Banquet at the Western Illinois University Grand Ballroom in Macomb, Illinois.

Western Illinois cross country teams achieve multiple personal records at OVC Championships

By F. P. Miller | Oct 31, 2025

Western Illinois University's cross country teams concluded their 2025 season at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships on Friday morning, with several athletes achieving personal records.

Western Illinois falls to Lindenwood Lions in four-set road loss

By F. P. Miller | Oct 31, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team lost 3–1 to Lindenwood on Friday evening in Macomb.

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Who from West Central Illinois area’s former high school standouts will be active on Monday, Nov. 3?

By K. E. Ferrell | Oct 31, 2025

Monday, Nov. 3 will feature competition from this former West Central Illinois area high school standout.

$36,969 in County Sales Tax collected in August for McDonough County

By S. N. Mason | Oct 31, 2025

In August, McDonough County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Western Illinois cross country prepares for OVC Championships in Charleston

By W. E. Miles | Oct 30, 2025

Western Illinois University's cross country teams are set to compete in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Championships on Friday.

Western Illinois men’s soccer faces SIUE with postseason hopes on the line

By T. T. Clapp | Oct 30, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team is set to face the SIUE Cougars in a significant Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) match on Thursday night.

Western Illinois volleyball prepares for road series against Lindenwood

By W. E. Miles | Oct 30, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is set to play a two-match series against Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri at Hyland Arena on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1.

McDonough District Hospital’s cardiac rehab program receives three-year national recertification

By M. L. Diaz | Oct 30, 2025

McDonough District Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program has received a three-year recertification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Brown County schools?

By K. L. Heil | Oct 30, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Brown County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Western Illinois men's soccer secures comeback win over SIUE to stay in postseason race

By F. P. Miller | Oct 30, 2025

Western Illinois University men's soccer team secured a 2-1 comeback victory against SIUE on Thursday night at Korte Stadium.

Memorial Hospital of Carthage earns sixth consecutive 5-star CMS rating

By N. M. Heil | Oct 30, 2025

For the sixth year in a row, Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois, has received a 5-star rating for patient satisfaction from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Who from West Central Illinois area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Sunday, Nov. 2?

By K. E. Ferrell | Oct 30, 2025

This former West Central Illinois high school star set for games on Sunday, Nov. 2.

2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Scott County schools?

By K. L. Heil | Oct 29, 2025

In Scott County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Pike County residents pay $43,637 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By S. N. Mason | Oct 29, 2025

In August, Pike County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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