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A McDonough County jury found a man guilty of shooting two Macomb police officers two years ago.
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Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen said he will make a $772,700 Community Project Funding request on behalf of Western Illinois University. The money would pay for upgrading safety technology and equipment at WIU. -
The Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Formula Act stalled in the legislature this spring, but could come up for a vote in the fall veto session or during January’s lame duck session. -
Guest commentator and Galesburg native Jon Sibley III spent two summers in Washington, D.C., in the selective Washington Program through the Institute for Responsible Citizenship. Sibley tells what he's taking from his hometown on his journey. -
Western Illinois University’s president said she’s optimistic as a new school year gets underway. -
Tim Farquer will remain employed with Mercer County School District 404 pursuant to a three-year employment contract signed in 2024, according to a press release from the school board.
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