The bill focuses on workforce development, new innovations and economic growth in the Quad-Cities through Western Illinois University.

Western Illinois faces the UT Martin Skyhawks after Raegan McCowan scored 22 points in the Leathernecks' 70-66 loss to the Tennessee State Tigers.

Western Illinois Leathernecks (12-9, 6-6 OVC) at Tennessee State Tigers (6-16, 2-10 OVC) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois faces Tennessee State after ...

This is a series of stories about Western Illinois University students, alumni and community members, highlighting their experiences during our 125th anniversary celebration. We will feature 125 ...

MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Multicultural Center (MCC) and the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events held throughout ...

Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (10-10, 5-4 OVC) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (8-12, 2-7 OVC) Macomb, ...

Dennis Mathes has been sports editor of the Journal-Courier since 1999. Originally from Urbana, he worked at weekly newspapers in North Carolina and Illinois before arriving in Jacksonville.

It is the first historically Black college and university (HBCU) to house a live exotic animal mascot. The original Lacumba means “Heart of Africa,” which was introduced in 1971. Lacumba III ...

A Thai police officer has been sentenced to additional prison time for the fatal beating of Tia Morchor, the unofficial mascot dog of Chiang Mai University. The Appeal Court Region 5 on Monday handed ...

MACOMB, Ill. — A Wednesday night fire in a residence hall on the Western Illinois University campus caused approximately $20,000 in fire, smoke and water damage, according to an investigation by the ...

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The Western Illinois Leathernecks have announced their 2025 football schedule, which includes five home games and 12 contests overall. “Our 2025 schedule is a challenging one featuring two Big ...