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BOT Approves Interim President
The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees voted to approve the appointment of Vice President of Quad Cities Campus Operations...
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Conference Champion Chargers Put 3 on All-Arrowhead Team
After winning a share of its first conference championship in seven seasons, the Carl Sandburg College women’s basketball team had a...
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WIU JIDE Initiatives in Accessibility Committee Spearheads New Fundraising Effort
The Western Illinois University Justice, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (JIDE) recently proposed an initiative through the...
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KCHS Pet of the Week Bruno
Meet our Pet of the week- Bruno! This handsome guy is around a year old and is looking for a forever home. He’s extremely sweet and...
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Illinois National Guard Soldier Selected as Soldier Leader of the Cycle during Basic Military Training
One of the Illinois Army National Guard’s newest Soldiers not only completed Basic Military Training (BMT) at 39, but also earned the...
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Bishop Hill Book Fair – A Wild Encounter!
The Bishop Hill Creative Commons is hosting the fourth annual Bishop Hill Book Fair on Saturday April 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m....
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Sorensen Secures $120 Million for Illinois River Infrastructure Project
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured $120 million for once-in-a-generation infrastructure upgrades along the Mississippi and...
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Sorensen Secures Tax Dollars for Western Illinois Infrastructure Projects
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured over $123 million in tax dollars for historic projects in Western Illinois. “Western Illinois...
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WIU Secures #2 Spot in College Consensus' 2024 Ranking of Best Value Online Colleges & Universities
Western Illinois University has been named to the top 10, ranking #2 in “The 25 Best Value Online Colleges & Universities for 2024” by...
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Pet of the Week Chief & Oreo
Meet the Knox County Humane Society pets of the week- Oreo & Chief! This bonded duo are both mixed breed dogs who are currently weighing...
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Monmouth College's Roger Haynes receives Midwest Conference's prestigious Meritorious Service Award
Roger Haynes, Monmouth College's director of athletics, recreation and fitness, has received the Midwest Conference's prestigious...
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2024 WestFest Announced
The University Union Board and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University will host WestFest 2024 Wednesday, May 1 in...
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Sorensen Secures Historic Investments for Central and Northwestern Illinois
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass six bipartisan spending bills in the House of Representatives that include funding he...
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WIU Gears Up For Western Challenge April 24
Western Illinois University is gearing up for the Western Challenge 2024, its ninth annual day of giving, on Wednesday, April 24 and the...
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Henry County Fair Concert
The Henry County Fair Board is excited to announce the 2024 Henry County Fair headliner! Cooper Alan is an independent artist who has...
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Halpin helps secure $3.8 million film infrastructure grant for Rock Island studio
State Senator Mike Halpin helped secure a $3.8 million infrastructure grant for Fresh Films, awarded through the Illinois Department of...
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Huang Steps Down as WIU President, Mindrup Named Interim President
Western Illinois University President Guiyou Huang has announced his departure from the University March 31. Pending the approval of the...
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Town and Gown Come Together for Diversity Training and Racial Healing
Western Illinois University and the Macomb Police Department (MPD) were recently awarded $25,000 from Healing Illinois, a racial healing...
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WIU English Department Hosts 2024 Writing Festival
More than 150 students, from eight local and regional high schools, participated in the 2024 Writing Festival hosted by the Western...
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Cangro to Deliver Distinguished Faculty Lecture
Western Illinois University School of Music Professor and Director of Music Education Richard M. Cangro will deliver the Distinguished...
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