Mac N Cheese Fest takes Macomb by storm
Devon Greene, editor-in-chief
February 28, 2020 • No Comments
Six teams stepped up to the plate, but only one could step out of the American Legion as champion, the Mac N Cheese champion of Macomb, Ill. that is. The community gathered at the American Legion on Thursday night for the first ever Mac N Cheese Fest competition, hosted by the School of Agriculture....
Center for Performing Arts marks new era for Western Illinois University
Devon Greene, editor-in-chief
February 28, 2020 • No Comments
Just under one year ago, spirits on the Western Illinois University campus were at their lowest after the announcement of 132 faculty and staff layoffs, the largest in university history. Contracts were reduced, enrollment was low and hope was even lower. At points, there was even discussion about the...
Emiliano Vera and Scott Stoll hit the debate stage
Devon Greene, editor-in-chief
February 28, 2020 • No Comments
The two Democratic Candidates for 93rd District State Representative met for a debate on Wednesday on Western Illinois University’s campus. Candidates Emiliano Vera and Scott Stoll both spoke about what they think they can bring to the table and the first question they answered was about their plans...
Women’s History Month to kick off early
Devon Greene, editor-in-chief
February 26, 2020 • No Comments
As Black History Month comes to a close, Women’s History Month will follow with a packed month of events for students to attend all over campus. The first of the events kicks off on Thursday as a joint Black History Month and Women’s History Month event empowerment workshop will take place in the...
No quorum held for Macomb City Council
Bradley Piros, Sports Editor
February 26, 2020 • No Comments
MACOMB, Ill. – The regularly scheduled City Council meeting was pretty short this week. That’s because not enough Aldermen showed up to even have a quorum. Macomb Mayor Mike Inman, and Alderman Mike Wayland, Thomas Koch and Dennis Moon were all present. John Vigezzi, Tammie Leigh Brown Edwards, Annette...
Winter weather causes accidents, cancellations around Macomb
Devon Greene, editor-in-chief
February 26, 2020 • No Comments
After a weekend where temperatures hit the low 50s, snow came back with a vengeance on Sunday night and Monday morning. Illinois State Police responded to two separate accidents on US 136 on Monday morning and shared photos on Facebook, warning drivers to take extra precautions when driving traveling...
David Koier, Courier Staff
February 28, 2020 • No Comments
MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois softball team returns to action after a weekend off with a trip to the Blues City Classic in Memphis, Tenn. this weekend. Beginning Friday, the Leathernecks will face off in four different...
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Michelle Doherty, Courier Staff
February 24, 2020 • No Comments
The band The 1975 just upped the ante on how to be a voice for female musicians. The 1975 is as progressive of a band as they come, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the frontman, Matty Healy has made a promise in...
The one where they finally reunite
February 24, 2020
After years of constant rumors and speculation, it is finally happening. Fans of the hit sitcom “Friends” are rejoicing after the announcement...







