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WIU Alumnus Alex Degman Featured on NPR

WIU Alumnus Alex Degman Featured on NPR   Western Illinois University Broadcasting and Journalism alumnus Alex Degman (‘08), of Chicago, IL,  recently had his reporting featured nationally on NPR's Here & Now and All Things Considered, highlighting how lessons learned from Chicago's devastating 1995 heat wave ...
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Memorial Hospital Offers Free Narcan Kits

Memorial Hospital Offers Free Narcan Kits   Memorial Hospital is expanding its commitment to community health and safety by offering free Narcan® (naloxone) kits to the public through its participation in the Illinois Drug Overdose Prevention Program (DOPP). Narcan® is a safe, easy-to-administer medication that can temporarily ...
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Celebrate The Completion of William H. Thorpe Memorial Park

Celebrate The Completion of William H. Thorpe Memorial Park   The City of Macomb invites the community to celebrate the completion of William H. Thorpe Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 31st at 11:30am at the 1200 and 1300 blocks of East Pierce ...
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Community Senior Bingo

Community Senior Bingo   Hancock Village invites area seniors to enjoy an afternoon of fun, connection, and friendly competition at its upcoming Community Senior Bingo event. The event will be held on Monday, July 27th, at 1:30 PM in the south dining room at Hickory Grove Supportive ...
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American Heart Association Recognizes Memorial Hospital

American Heart Association Recognizes Memorial Hospital   Memorial Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association with the Get With The Guidelines–Rural Stroke Gold Award for its commitment to delivering timely, evidence-based stroke care to patients across the region. The national award recognizes hospitals that consistently ...
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Regional Media Movie Review: Minions and Monsters

The Minions band together to save the day after unleashing monsters upon an unsuspecting world.
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Illinois Drivers Warned of Road Buckling and Blowout Risks Amid Extreme Heat

Illinois Department of Transportation is warning drivers to watch for pavement failures during extreme heat and humidity Extreme heat and humidity across Illinois are creating more than just health concerns. The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning drivers to watch for pavement failures, including buckling ...
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Macomb Area Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Giving Gardens

Macomb Area Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Giving Gardens   The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on July 1st, for Giving Gardens at its Edison School location (521 S. Pearl Street). Founded in 2022 by John Curtis, Giving Gardens has ...
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Illinois Vets Advise Awareness, Not Alarm, Over Rare Screwworm Cases in Pets

Be aware, but don't panic, about the New World Screwworm Illinois veterinarians are urging pet owners to stay informed—but not alarmed—about New World screwworm. The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association says the parasite remains rare in the U.S., despite recent national attention. Screwworm larvae can ...
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Illinois Drivers Urged to Slow Down for Roadside Mowing Crews During Peak Season

Drivers in Illinois are advised to drive with caution through August 15th during peak roadside mowing season Illinois drivers are being urged to use extra caution as IDOT crews enter peak roadside mowing season. The Illinois Department of Transportation says mowing crews will be working ...
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Flags of Love Fly on The 4th

Flags of Love Fly on The 4th   Mayor Inman and the Flags of Love Committee announce that the Flags of Love will be displayed in Chandler Park on Saturday, July 4th, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The display is in honor of Independence Day and ...
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City of Macomb Honors America 250

City of Macomb Honors America 250   In honor of the 250th year of American Independence, the City of Macomb is set to celebrate this national milestone at Vince Grady Field. On Saturday, July 4th,  the City, in partnership with Western Illinois University, will be hosting ...
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