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Agriculture Students Represent WIU at National PAS Conference

Western Illinois University Agriculture students Elleanor Robinson and Adam Vail participated in the 2025 National Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS) Conference held on March 17-20, in Sheridan, WY. The PAS National Conference is a gathering of nearly 600 career-ready professional agricultural students, their collegiate advisors ...
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Swanson honors Illinois native on National Medal of Honor Day

Yesterday was National Medal of Honor Day in the United States.   State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) took time out on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives to speak about the day. National Medal of Honor Day was established by Congress in 1990 and signed into ...
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WIU Office of Public Safety Report

The crime log incidents posted may not match the crime statistics as reported in the Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report per the federal Clery Act, as the crime log is compiled using the Illinois Crimes Code and the crime statistics are required ...
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Swanson Firefighter Legislation Given Committee Approval

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has passed legislation out of committee that will assist firefighters in their job as first responders.   HB338 will insure that side-by-sides will lawfully be able to be used by fire departments around the state. Many fire departments are going to side ...
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Memorial Hospital Network Update

Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics want to reassure patients and community members that we remain in-network with UnitedHealthcare despite a recent mailing error. Earlier this month, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) issued letters to some members incorrectly stating that Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics would no longer ...
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Knox County I-74 Bridge Project Delayed Due to Beam Deterioration

In Knox County, the Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a delay in construction work on the Interstate 74 bridges over the Spoon River. Due to beam deterioration, the start date of the project has been deferred, and operations are now scheduled to continue ...
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WIU: Princeton Review ”Best Midwestern College”

Western Illinois University's outstanding academic programs and student success initiatives, along with its exceptional faculty and staff, have led WIU to be recognized for the 21st year as a "Best Midwestern College" by The Princeton Review. WIU is one of only three Illinois public ...
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Voice of The People Not Heard in Homeschool Debate

An Illinois House committee approved a plan (HB2827) Wednesday to create state oversight for homeschooling after hours of debate.  The measure was approved along party lines with one Democrat voting present. Under the new bill, families would be required to tell their school districts when they decide to ...
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Redistricting Reform Still in Question from Springfield

Illinois House Republican’s gave an update this afternoon on the lawsuit they filed in late January in the Illinois Supreme Court, challenging the legislative map they claim unconstitutionally favors Democrats. Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) said today that Illinois Attorney General, who is ...
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WIU Prepared for Day of Giving April 24

The 2025 Western Challenge, Western Illinois University’s 10th annual day of giving will take place Thursday, April 24th. Jenni Lopez, assistant director of Annual Giving, said she looks forward to seeing the Leatherneck community unite to support the students, faculty and educational opportunities at Western. “Since ...
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Congressman Eric Sorensen Hosts Virtual Town Hall to Address Federal Funding Concerns

Yesterday evening, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a virtual town hall with residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. More than 8,300 constituents joined the event on the phone and Facebook, with many sharing how federal funding and job cuts are personally impacting them. “One of ...
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Illinois Public Works Drowning Safety Failures and Citations Revealed

The Illinois Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Division has released a report on a 2023 incident where a public works employee drowned in Northeast Illinois. The report highlights failures in confined space standards, management oversight, and rescue capabilities. The involved municipality faces ...
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