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Fall Enrollment

Western Illinois University's Fall 2024 total new student (freshman, transfer and graduate for Macomb, Quad Cities and online) enrollment is 1,729, according to 10th-day data released by WIU's Institutional Research and Planning. Western's total Fall 2024 enrollment is 6,332. This year’s enrollment figures underscore Western’s ...
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Reunification Drill Planned for Macomb School District

In our continuing efforts to keep our children safe, on the afternoon of Friday, October 4, 2024, the Macomb Community Unit School District will conduct an off-site evacuation and a Reunification drill for the Macomb Middle School students.  To assist us with this drill 24 ...
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Comes Alive

United Way of Whiteside County and LIFE Literacy are hosting Dolly's Book Bash at the Sterling Public Library on Thursday, October 3rd, celebrating Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. This free event, running from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, seeks to ignite a passion for reading among ...
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Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Endowment Announced

The McDonough County Community Foundation is set to unveil a significant boost for local entrepreneurs. On Friday, September 13th, at the Old Dairy Café, a new donor directed endowed fund will be announced, aimed at supporting the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Program. This initiative is ...
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Patton Park – Grant St. Entrance Closure

Due to the construction of Grant St. and Johnson St. intersection, starting Monday, September 9th, the Grant St. entrance to Patton Park will be closed until construction is complete. Access to the east sector of Patton Park (ball diamonds and Jackie & Dave Thompson Dog ...
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Annual Pathway Playground Career Exploration Day Coming Up

The Regional Office of Education (ROE) #47 is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Pathway Playground event, offering a day of career exploration for eighth graders in Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties. This year's event will take place on Friday, October 18th, ...
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Another Gun Incident in Sterling Leads to Arrest

Sterling Police arrested 18-year-old Leland S. Stephenson following a string of serious charges. Stephenson faces allegations including aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a firearm and ammunition without proper credentials. Additional charges include illegal possession of alcohol and resisting arrest. The incident ...
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Senator Andrew Chesney to Conclude Community Connections Tours

State Senator Andrew Chesney is concluding his Community Connections Tour with upcoming events in Elizabeth and Oregon, Illinois. On September 11th, join him at Elizabeth Village Hall alongside local leaders for a town-hall-style discussion from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The tour continues on September ...
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University Town Halls Postponed

Western Illinois University has postponed the Civil Service Employees Council (CSEC) Town Hall with Interim President Mindrup and the Student Town Hall, Conversations with Cabinet, to a later date due to campus closures Thursday, September 5th. The campus community will be notified when a new ...
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Fritts Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) and ,(R-Savanna) are hosting an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drive on Saturday, October 26th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It will take place at Sauk Valley Community College, located at 173 IL-2 N in Dixon. This event ...
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WIU to Offer FAA Part 107 UAS Certification and Hands-On Drone Training External Inbox

Western Illinois University’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) and the GIS Center are sponsoring a free, virtual FAA Part 107 training course from 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, October 14th-17th. The course, conducted online via Microsoft Teams, is designed for emergency managers, first ...
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Questions Remain in Shooting Report

On Tuesday, September 3rd, at approximately 2:55, a 911 call was received reporting a shooting. A 17-year-old male was discovered with a gunshot wound to his leg at a home on 3rd Avenue, claiming the incident occurred elsewhere in Rock Falls. As police arrived, ...
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