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Illinois State Flag Up for Possible Replacement

The Illinois Flag Commission will soon begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said a new law created the commission with a goal of developing new state flag designs to determine if one of them should replace ...
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Illinois Veterans’ Homes Manage Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Rising COVID-19 cases at Illinois Veterans’ Homes in LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy have prompted an enhanced response from health officials, as 36 individuals—consisting of both veterans and staff—have tested positive. Despite the uptick, symptoms remain mostly mild. IDVA Director Terry emphasized the continuous vigilance ...
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Fall 2024 Grazing Schools

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition (ILGLC) is excited to announce two upcoming grazing schools in September 2024. The first school will take place in Macomb, IL on September 6th and 7th, and the second school will be held in Creal Springs, IL on September ...
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WIU Corbin/Olson Commons, Union Being Used as Cooling Centers

Due to the extreme summer temperatures and high humidity that will affect the region this week, Western Illinois University's Corbin/Olson commons and University Union are designated as cooling centers for area residents.Corbin and Olson commons will be open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. for anyone ...
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Illinois Gas Prices Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Gasoline prices continue to fall in Illinois. According to AAA Illinois, the average price of a gallon of gas in Illinois is $3.68, about 36 cents lower than a month ago. The cheapest gas is in Effingham County at $3.04 a gallon, while the ...
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School Tax Credit

As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 Illinois individual income tax returns. The Illinois Education Expense Credit allows parents or legal guardians of a full-time ...
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Schuyler Co Sheriff Bill Redshaw Reports The Following Activity

In Schuyler County this past week, law enforcement reported numerous traffic incidents and violations, emphasizing the risks on local roads. Key among these were multiple collisions with deer, highlighting a surge in wildlife encounters that may pose hazards to drivers. Notably, on different occasions, ...
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Western Illinois University Campus Prepared for Excessive Heat Warning

Weather Advisory: Excessive Heat WarningStudents, Faculty and Staff,The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Tuesday, August 27th, until 8 p.m., with heat index values forecast as high as 115 degrees in western Illinois.In response to the weather, today’s scheduled Bonfire ...
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Just in Case Be Prepared

As students head back into classrooms across Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is encouraging families to think about all the ways children can be prepared. Each year, schools must deal with severe weather, transportation problems, digital safety and ...
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WIU Office of Public Safety Report for Monday August 26th

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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Illinois Senate Week in Review: August 19-23, 2024

SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. economy is showing signs of strain with new data revealing fewer jobs added in 2023 and early 2024 than originally reported, according to State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy).The U.S. Department of Labor’s revisions cut job growth estimates by 28 percent, and ...
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125 Anniversary Celebration at WIU

Olivia Raymond, an Art Studio major with a minor in Event Planning, exemplifies the impact WIU has on its students and the broader community."At first, I was not sure where I wanted to go," Raymond said. “But after some convincing, I decided to commit ...
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