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Wall breaking ceremony: ‘A milestone event for Spoon River College’
On a toasty late August afternoon, politicians, educators, and others gathered for the wall breaking ceremony at the new Macomb campus being created for Spoon River College. The college is renovating a former retail store on East Jackson Street. “It’s really a milestone event for Spoon River College because it...
Last Call: Alumni Association Seeks Alumni Award Nominations
The Western Illinois University Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 6. The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions in one or more of the following ways: exceptional accomplishment in chosen field; exceptional service...
Classes relocated as WIU addresses air conditioning failure at Horrabin Hall
Macomb, Ill. (KHQA) — Western Illinois University’s Horrabin Hall will be temporarily out of service this week due to ongoing issues with the building’s air conditioning system. The chiller, which is essential for maintaining a comfortable environment within the building, is currently offline. Efforts to resolve the...
Western Illinois University Campus Prepared for Excessive Heat Warning
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 Social at Horn Field Campus, hosted by the Environmental Service Club, will...
WIU launches Spanish-language phone line
Western Illinois University has launched a new phone line dedicated to assisting prospective students and their families who prefer to communicate in Spanish. This new resource aims to ensure that Spanish-speaking students can easily access information about the opportunities WIU offers, a press release says. “We are excited to add...
SRC, WIU working on ways to collaborate more closely
The head of Spoon River College said his institution has been working with Western Illinois University since January on ways they can collaborate more closely. SRC President Curt Oldfield said one issue they’re studying is the transfer process between the two institutions. He said students expect their community college...
Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition Announces Fall 2024 Grazing Schools
Breese, IL – 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 6 and 7, and the second school will be held in Creal Springs, IL on September 13 and 14.
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