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Western Courier Podcast Ep. 5 – Top 5 Video Games

May 15, 2019

Steven Barnum: not a robot

May 3, 2019

Healthy food options should not be more expensive

May 1, 2019

City Council discusses lift station repairs

May 1, 2019

Western Courier Podcast Ep. 4 – Top 10 Romantic Comedies

April 29, 2019

Calle Murray returns to Western’s campus

April 29, 2019

Western Courier Podcast Ep. 3 – Top 10 TV Shows

April 26, 2019

El Rancherito shuts down after 24 years in Macomb

April 26, 2019

There is a lack of trust in the journalism field

April 24, 2019

Broadcasting and Journalism professor to retire after 30 years

April 24, 2019

Top 10 movies with Steven Barnum and Devon Greene

April 23, 2019

“Purple and Gold Day” returns to Western

April 22, 2019

Western recognizes Chris Ramsey for advising work

April 22, 2019

The Return of the Western Courier Podcast with Devon Greene and Steven Barnum

April 19, 2019

Scott Harris talks to students about agriculture

April 19, 2019

Macomb will add a second Starbucks

April 19, 2019

Wealth privilege remains an issue

April 17, 2019

Western graduate will perform on Broadway

April 17, 2019

Macomb names replacement for Dean Torreson

April 17, 2019

Meet Alderman At-Large Dennis Moon

April 15, 2019

WIU students present business ideas

April 15, 2019

McDonough District Hospital recognized for work ethic

April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019

I want the voting age to stay at 18

April 10, 2019

Chandler Boulevard investigation is ongoing

April 10, 2019
Alderman Don Wynn led Mondays meeting where City Attorney Kristen Petrie and City Administrator Dean Torreson discussed the budget and liquor licenses.

Council looks to approve budget at next meeting

April 10, 2019
Pictured above is the Chandler Blvd. residence where officers found a 24-year-old woman dead from a gunshot wound Friday.

Macomb Police find body of 24-year-old

April 8, 2019

Official McDonough County Election Results

April 5, 2019

Online shopping could kill small communities

April 3, 2019

Macomb City Council will sell West Jackson Street property

April 3, 2019

McDonough County Election Results

April 3, 2019

Annette Carper hopes to continue in the third ward

April 1, 2019

Alderman At-Large Don Wynn looks to retain seat on city council

April 1, 2019

Inman seeks third term as Macomb Mayor

April 1, 2019

The long road to fixing politics

March 29, 2019

Write-in Mayoral Candidate Kristen-Diane Pollock

March 29, 2019
City Administrator Dean Torreson discuss making improvements to Macomb roads. For example, fixing the condition of Dudley Street.

City Council discusses infrastructure improvements

March 27, 2019

Introducing Alderman-At-Large Candidate: Tammie Leigh Brown-Edwards

March 27, 2019

Are we becoming too sensitive?

March 25, 2019

Western will hold ancestry results event Wednesday

March 25, 2019

St. Baldrick’s event raises money for cancer research

March 25, 2019

Western Fraternity offers help in Georgia communities

March 22, 2019
City Council approves downtown renovations

City Council approves downtown renovations

March 22, 2019
City Council approves Sunday liquor sales

City Council approves Sunday liquor sales

March 20, 2019
Western professor publishes new academic book

Western professor publishes new academic book

March 20, 2019
Presidential candidate talks higher education funding

Presidential candidate talks higher education funding

March 18, 2019

Delta Zeta puts up hoops to benefit hearing

March 8, 2019

Western community voice concerns with staff layoffs

March 8, 2019

Candidates address voter concerns in Macomb

March 6, 2019

City Council will sell Jackson Street property

March 6, 2019

Could you survive your “Happy Death Day”?

March 4, 2019

Western Illinois University announces 132 faculty layoffs “Today is a catastrophe.”

March 4, 2019

Horn Field seeks volunteers

March 1, 2019

SGA discusses student fee changes

February 27, 2019
Melissa Worley discuss potential lift of Sunday alcohol sales ban.

City Council considers allowing Sunday alcohol sales

February 27, 2019

Professors share terrorism research

February 25, 2019

Knoblauch Cafe will open next week

February 20, 2019

Macomb City Council announcing winning bids for street repair projects.

February 20, 2019
Todd Steinacher, Alpha Gamma Rho and Western alum, travels to Africa to teach modern day farming methods.

Western Alum brings efficiency to African farming methods

February 15, 2019

Downtown grant coming to Macomb

February 13, 2019
Mayor Mike Inman pays respect to James Schisler who passed away last month.

City Council issues liquor license to “The Crafty Coop”

February 8, 2019

Western to hold annual food drive

February 8, 2019

Macomb community welcomes Chick-fil-A to Western

February 4, 2019

Polar Vortex forces statewide closures

February 1, 2019

Sweet Shack 2.0 looks to expand

February 1, 2019

Union member discusses BOT violation

January 28, 2019

Western to expand online classes

January 25, 2019

Western grad recognized for leadership skills

January 25, 2019

City Council considers issuing liquor licenses

January 23, 2019

Western eliminates North Quad

January 23, 2019

Western could help further spur local economy

January 18, 2019

Train derails in McDonough County

January 16, 2019
Professor Roger Sadler ends career at Western after teaching for 57 semesters

Roger Sadler finishes 28th year teaching Leathernecks

December 7, 2018

City Council discusses possible solar panel garden

December 5, 2018

Western commencement schedule released

November 30, 2018

Macomb audit comes back clean

November 28, 2018

Western will recognize alumni for achievements

November 27, 2018

Police find two dead bodies

November 16, 2018
Western instructor and news coordinator receives recognition

Western instructor and news coordinator receives recognition

November 16, 2018

Macomb Police seek new safety technology at City Council meeting

November 14, 2018

Hate has no place at Western

November 12, 2018

The city of Macomb has found a new Community Development Coordinator

November 7, 2018

Pritzker wins Governor election

November 7, 2018

Western celebrates International Education Week

November 2, 2018

City Council discusses school route project

October 31, 2018

Introducing the 93rd District Candidate John Curtis

October 31, 2018

Western will celebrate Veterans Appreciation Week

October 26, 2018

Faculty Senate discusses realignment plan

October 24, 2018

Larry Aurelio seeks re-election to county board

October 22, 2018

Two arrested for meth in Macomb

October 17, 2018
Kristen Petrie and Dennis Moon discuss upcoming development of downtown Macomb.

City Council discusses new downtown development

October 17, 2018

Western community rappels at Sallee

October 15, 2018

Get scared at Horn Field

October 10, 2018

Catapult will dance to Macomb

October 8, 2018

Dance programs will host open house

October 5, 2018

Foundations will help groom future teachers

October 3, 2018

City Council renews contracts with Durham School Services

October 3, 2018

Western will offer Russian and Arabic languages

October 1, 2018

Macomb maintains secure campus

September 28, 2018

COFAC students pick up trash

September 26, 2018
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