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Union President Reacts to the Layoffs at Western Illinois University from August 6th Special Board Meeting

During a special meeting on August 6, 2024, the Western Illinois University (WIU) board approved Resolution No. 24.8/1, authorizing staff reductions. Merrill Cole, President of the WIU Chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI Local 4100), issued this statement:“We are angry and deeply ...
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Illinois State Police Recognized

The Illinois State Police (ISP) has earned Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Law Enforcement Accreditation for the 11th time.“Integrity, Service, and Pride are at the core of ISP. ​ They’re not just words, they’re an attitude, a lifestyle, the foundation upon which ...
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Blood Emergency Declared as Red Cross is in Dire Need of Blood Donations

The American Red Cross has reported a significant drop in blood supply, decreasing by more than 25% recently, attributed to a combination of extreme heat and increased travel. The shortage is particularly severe for type O blood, which is essential for emergency situations. In ...
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Memorial Hospital Receives 5 Star Rating

For the fifth consecutive year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has honored Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois, with a 5-star rating for patient satisfaction.This 5-star designation is based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. The ...
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WIU Board of Trustees Approves Staff Reduction

At the August 6th Western Illinois University Board of Trustees special meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 24.8/1, a staff reduction authorization.“For the past decade, Western has been navigating the ongoing transformation of higher education and the enrollment decline due to population shifts, changes ...
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Congressman Eric Sorensen will Tour Storm Sewer Site on McArthur Street in Macomb

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will join Macomb Mayor Michael Inman, Public Works Director Alice Ohrtman, City Administrator Scott Coker, and Project Engineer Mark Lee on a tour of the storm sewer site on McArthur Street in Macomb on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 1 PM. ...
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Halpin’s Statement on Today’s WIU Employee Rally

State Senator Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, today issued the following statement on the University Professionals of Illinois rally on Western Illinois University staff reductions:“The cuts at Western Illinois University are very concerning. As the State Senator for the region and Co-Chair of the Illinois ...
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Illinois State Police Report

To help ensure those who are prohibited by law from having a firearm, and who pose a threat, do not have guns in their possession, the Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted numerous firearm enforcement details in counties across the state from June 24th through ...
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Perseid Meteor Shower

The best meteor shower of summer belongs to the Perseids. The entire shower lasts from July 14 to September 1 with the peak period being the night of August 12 into the morning of the 13. But the night before and after should still ...
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Senate Week in Review: July 22 – August 2, 2024

 Illinoisans continue to struggle to make ends meet as the rising cost of groceries and other daily necessities strain family budgets.But as the state’s unemployment rate remains the third highest in the nation, Gov. JB Pritzker has focused his energy on traveling across the ...
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Illinois FOP Statement Regarding Decision to File No Charges in Officer-Involved Macomb Shooting

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (ILFOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood has issued the following statement regarding the decision by the Illinois Appellate Prosecutor’s Office not to file charges against a Macomb Police officer for a hostage situation in March where the suspect and ...
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MACOMB CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 5th

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE ROLL CALLPUBLIC COMMENT – Citizens wishing to address the City Council on matters germane to the agenda of the meetings will be limited to Three (3) minutes and are asked to be brief and concise in making their remarks. Comments submitted by mail ...
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