Jack Thomas

Western Illinois University’s president used his State of the University address during Thursday's University Assembly to say this will be a year of…

The new school year begins August 20 at Western Illinois University -- less than two weeks from now. But there is still no contract in place for President…

Western Illinois University laid out its plans for restructuring and realigning its academic offerings during a much anticipated news conference on…

Leaders at Western Illinois University said they will unveil details about the school's realignment plans on July 16. They said everything is being…

A few details are emerging about the layoffs at Western Illinois University, which were authorized by the Board of Trustees during a special meeting late…

Two dozen faculty members at Western Illinois University will lose their jobs as the university contends with declines in student enrollment and state…

The state of Illinois has a budget in place for next fiscal year, which will help public colleges and universities with their planning. But the president…

Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas is completing his seventh year at the helm, yet he has never signed a contract with the school. Instead…

Western Illinois University will receive $47.2 million under the state's budget for Fiscal Year '19, which begins July 1, 2018. That reflects a 2% funding…

The first two lanes of the Highway 336 bypass around Macomb opened to traffic Friday afternoon.Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner attended the ribbon-cutting…