In the Midwest eating local can seem easy during the summer when farmer’s markets are full of produce. In the winter though, eating locally can be a bit more challenging.
Nonetheless several Monmouth College students are trying to do just that.
The three finalists to be Macomb’s next school superintendent have all been to town for interviews with the Board of Education, staff, and the community. Now it’s up to the board to decide who will be the district’s next leader.
A new exhibit at the Western Illinois University Art gallery features images that might be most familiar from the news, including unmanned drones and Iraqi detainees.
Dominic Sansone uses theses images in his new show "It Shoots Further than We Dream" to explore the role of violence in our culture.
During Christmas time, staff members at the Western Illinois Regional Council are especially busy. In addition to their regular jobs, they play the role of Santa and his elves.
The Council provides many things throughout the year for those in need. Help getting food, paying the heating bill, and keeping the lights on.