Chris Lovingood

Student Reporter

Christopher is a Student Reporter. Christopher went to Richwoods High School in Peoria and graduated in 2010. After High school he attended Illinois Central College before coming to WIU. Christopher began his journey in radio in his senior year in high school. He took a media class which exposed him to the world of radio and television. Christopher has experience working for the Rave Motion Pictures as a manager and has interned with WAZU, and the ICC public relations department. In his spare time, he likes to play video games, write literature, play cello, or go for walks. He plans to pursue an advanced degree after graduating from Western.

50% plus 1
5:42 pm
Thu June 6, 2013

No Investigation of Wailand’s Residency

Credit Rich Egger
Clay Hinderliter

Macomb aldermen decided against reviewing whether Steve Wailand is eligible to serve as the city’s new second ward alderman.

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Assistance Centers
2:29 pm
Thu June 6, 2013

FEMA in Region to Help Flood Victims

Credit Chris Lovingood
The FEMA assistance center in Macomb

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has disaster survivor assistance crews available in Macomb and Mason County this week to help flood victims register for federal assistance.

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Early Settlers of Nauvoo
3:28 pm
Wed May 29, 2013

The French Icarians in Western Illinois

Credit Chris Lovingood
Dr Theodore Georgopoulos

While Nauvoo is well known today for its ties to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, another group also has a long history with the Hancock County town.  

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50% Plus One
2:36 pm
Thu May 16, 2013

Former Alderman Questions Wailand's Residency

Credit Rich Egger
Former 2nd Ward Alderman Kay Hill

A judge ruled Kay Hill lost the election for second ward alderman in Macomb to Western Illinois University student Steve Wailand. But Hill is not giving up her fight over the seat.

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Fundraising Update
6:36 pm
Tue May 14, 2013

Macomb Public Library Goal Within Reach

Credit Rich Egger
Macomb's Carnegie Library.

The Macomb Public Library is inching closer to the local fundraising goal as part of the plan to build an addition to its Carnegie building.

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