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Stewart’s send–off

December 11, 2015
J.C. Fuller is averaging 15.1 points-per-game this season, scoring 121 points through eight games.

[PHOTO] Western is winning the games it needs to win

December 9, 2015
Budget address press conference

[PHOTO] Western anticipates layoffs as budget issues persist

December 8, 2015
Under head coach JD Gravina, the Western Illinois women’s basketball team has started the season 5-3.

[PHOTO] Do the women have enough intensity?

December 4, 2015
Police Wreath

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December 4, 2015
The Macomb Police Department honors four fallen officers on Monday, Nov. 30 with a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the murder of three officers.

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December 4, 2015
Sean McGuire has thrown four touchdown passes in three games since becoming the starting quarterback for Western.

[PHOTO] It’s time for some December football

December 2, 2015
Michelle Maher (14) leads the team in assists (35) and steals (19). Sophie Reichelt (44) scored 34 points her last time on the court, and leads the team in points with 109.

[PHOTO] Women’s basketball’s upcoming week

December 2, 2015
Macomb honors its fallen officers

Macomb honors its fallen officers

December 1, 2015
Defensive lineman Pete Swenson registers four sacks against Dayton quarterback Alex Jeske.

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December 1, 2015
The Leathernecks celebrate after defeating Dayton 24-7 in the first round of the FCS playoffs at Welcome Stadium, creating a rematch with Illinois State next Saturday in Round 2.

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December 1, 2015
Brett Taylor (44) recovered a fumble and Sean McGuire (18) threw for 183 yards (12-26), two touchdowns and two interceptions in a playoff victory against Dayton. Nikko Watson (41) rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown on 34 attempts and Lance Lenoir (7) caught six passes for 93 yards and a touchdown.

[PHOTO] Four reasons why the football team is winning

November 30, 2015
Dayton quarterback Alex Jeske is sacked by a strong Leatherneck defensive attack.

[VIDEO] Defense downs Dayton

November 28, 2015
The Western Courier playoff coverage begins this Saturday. Follow our main accounts, @WesternCourier and @WCourierSports for coverage, and editors @CodyRivera33 and @NickStewartWIU for live #GameDay updates.

Western clinches playoff berth

November 24, 2015
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal greets supporters during the Republican Party of Iowa Growth and Opportunity Day in Des Moines, Iowa back in October.

[PHOTO] Bobby Jindal drops out of 2016 race

November 17, 2015
PHOTOS: Dems rally in Des Moines

PHOTOS: Dems rally in Des Moines

November 16, 2015
John Dickerson of CBS’s Face the Nation, hosts the second Democratic Presidential Debate on Saturday Nov. 14 in Des Moines Iowa. Supporters rally at various locations for watch-parties to view the live broadcast. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton thanks her supporters at her event at the Olmsted Center on Drake University’s campus. Sen. Bernie Sanders supporters watch at the Varsity Theatre.

[PHOTO] Dems debate in Des Moines

November 16, 2015
In a statement released by Illinois Gov.Bruce Rauner, Illinois will suspend the acceptance of new Syrian refugees.

Illinois suspends acceptance of Syrian refugees

November 16, 2015

Severe weather

November 14, 2015
Michelle Maher broke the all-time record at Western for 3-pointers last season, reaching 164 in her career.

[PHOTO] Women bring confidence to 2015

November 11, 2015
Decision 2016 Podcast 1: Nov. 2, 2015

Decision 2016 Podcast 1: Nov. 2, 2015

November 4, 2015
Professor arrested for assault with spray paint

Professor arrested for assault with spray paint

November 3, 2015
Sophie Reichelt (44) records a double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Michelle Farrow (22) led the way for the Leathernecks, scoring 16 points and Emily Clemens (15) scored 15 points and had seven steals in a victory over the William Woods Owls on Friday.

[PHOTO] Women run down Owls in exhibition

November 2, 2015
Rubio

[PHOTO] Attack on Rubio falls flat

November 2, 2015
Redshirt freshman receiver Stacey Smith (13) has 261 receiving yards and three touchdowns on the season.

[PHOTO] Penguins marching to Macomb

October 30, 2015
The Democrat candidates take the stage during the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday. Before the rally, each candidate held a rally and spoke to supporters. Following the rallies, all three candidates gave a keynote address at the dinner to make an impression on Iowa voters. CLICK TO READ FULL COVERAGE

[PHOTO] Decision 2016

October 22, 2015
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks last at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

[PHOTO] Photos: Candidates descend on Des Moines

October 24, 2015
Donald Trump

[PHOTO] Trump lacks staying power

October 26, 2015

Candidates descend on Des Moines

October 23, 2015
Donald Trump, the current Republican presidential frontrunner, speaks to a crowd of over 2,000 on Oct. 21 in Burlington, Iowa for a campaign rally. Trump's speech criticizes President Barack Obama and past Republican candidates John McCain and Mitt Romney.

[VIDEO] ‘Nobody controls me’

October 23, 2015
Eddy Holtschlag (99) hopes to make a statement with a win over ISU.

[PHOTO] Battle for first place

October 23, 2015
Over 100 students from Western Illinois University take part in Student Advocacy Day in Springfield, Illinois to lobby legislatures to fund higher education and MAP Grant funding for public colleges and universities.

[PHOTO] Students lobby for funding

October 21, 2015
Brett Taylor (44) was named MVFC Defensive Player of the Week.

[PHOTO] It’s time to go ‘all in’ on this team

October 21, 2015
Firefighters respond to the Jefferson House, located at 900 E. Jefferson St., after a fire started on the sixth floor.

Apartment fire displaces 20

October 21, 2015
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood (R-IL) and other state legislators discuss the ongoing budget crisis in Illinois and how it is impacting K-12 education at the Administrators' Roundtable. The special guests included State Senator David Koehler (D-46), State Representative Randy Frese (R-94), and State Representative Norine Hammond (R-93).

[PHOTO] Politicians talk Illinois budget

October 19, 2015
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont speaks at Richardson Elementary School in Fort Madison, Iowa on a tour through the caucus states for his 2016 presidential campaign. Sanders spoke about equality, changing the federal minimum wage, net neutrality, the price of college tuition, climate change and much more.

[PHOTO] ‘Enough is enough’

October 19, 2015
Brett Taylor was named the MVFC Defensive Player of the Week after the Leatherencks defeated the Northern Iowa Panthers. Taylor has recorded 67 tackles this year, an interception return for a touchdown and three fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown.

FIVE LONG YEARS

October 19, 2015
Joey Borsellino finishes with 64 receiving yards and a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday.

[PHOTO] THREE IN A ROW

October 19, 2015
Dense smoke grows from a large field fire. Firefighters prepare to tackle the fire.

Dangerous fire conditions Monday

October 19, 2015
Western players celebrate following the 24-19 upset win over the nationally ranked Panthers.

[PHOTO] Western’s upset win in photos

October 17, 2015
Quarterback Trenton Norvell eyes receiver Joey Borsellino for a deep pass.

[PHOTO] A new test begins

October 14, 2015
Bob Nielson holds a 12-17 record as the head coach of the Western Illinois football team.

[PHOTO] Same old MVFC only gets tougher

October 14, 2015
Head coach Bob Nielson walks off the Hanson Field turf on Saturday following Western’s 40-21 win over South Dakota. The Leathernecks moved to 2-0 in MVFC play.

[PHOTO] UNDEFEATED

October 12, 2015

Drug bust

August 31, 2015
Men's basketball schedule released

Men’s basketball schedule released

August 30, 2015
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