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Business that began in WIU dorm room to expand in Macomb
Dave Mitchell was a broadcasting major at Western Illinois University during the first half of the 2010s. He knew a bit about repairing electronics. “Me and my roommate at the time, we upgraded the transmitter at 88.3 (the student radio station). So, you can now hear it past Walgreens, and we hang our hat on that a little bit,” Mitchell said.
Galesburg-area two sport athlete follows mom's footsteps, signs with WIU
With record-breaking numbers of viewers tuning in, and with the face of the sport for the past two seasons, Indiana Fever No. 1 draft pick Caitlin Clark, fresh off a successful appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” women’s basketball is having a moment. It’s a moment that spilled...
Local law enforcement trains with author of ‘How to Be an Antiracist’
Activist and author Ibram X. Kendi gave two presentations during his recent visit to the Western Illinois University campus in Macomb. One was for the general public. The other session included the Macomb Police Department, city leadership, the WIU Office of Public Safety, Illinois State Police, and members of the Quincy Police Department.
Macomb to develop bike boulevards, off-street path
A federal grant will help Macomb begin development of a bicycle and pedestrian trail system through the city. “If we can offer that across our community to a wide range of folks, then we’ll be as attractive as possible for people to want to live in, work in, visit, and hopefully thrive as a community,” said John Bannon, Community Development Coordinator.
Western Illinois University Social Work Students Attend NASW
On April 16, students and faculty from the Social Work program at Western Illinois University proudly attended the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Advocacy Day held at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield, IL. A total of twelve students, accompanied by two professors, represented WIU at this event. Among them,...
Offense quiet as ISU baseball drops third straight game 11-1 to Western Illinois
Illinois State baseball recorded just eight baserunners as the Redbirds fell 11-1 to Western Illinois in seven innings Wednesday at Duffy Bass Field for their third straight loss. The Leathernecks jumped on Tyrelle Chadwick early as he gave up four runs on two hits, two walks and a hit by...
Macomb unveils two retailers for former Kmart building
A TJ Maxx and a Hobby Lobby will open in the former Kmart building at 1325 E. Jackson St. in Macomb. And officials said they could soon announce a third tenant for the building, which has been empty since late 2016. “It is a good day. It’s been eight years...
SEMO softball sweeps final home series
Explosive offense and lights-out pitching led the SEMO Redhawks to a three-game sweep of Western Illinois this weekend at the Southeast Softball Complex. In game one, the Redhawks defeated the Leathernecks 6-0 behind a complete game shutout from Paytience Holman. Offensively, Kat Sackett and Paige Halliwill drove in two runs...
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