Illinois lawmakers just passed a bill creating a “direct admission” program to simplify the college application process. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin spoke with Jose Garcia from the Illinois Board of Higher ...

NORMAL - Instead of spending hours on applications and essays, Illinois high school graduates could be college-bound just by having good grades.The General Assembly passed HB3522, which would create ...

Editor's Note: This is a series of stories about Western Illinois University students, alumni and community members, highlighting their experiences during our 125th anniversary celebration. We will ...

WIU Students Travel to Argentina June 10, 2025. MACOMB, IL - - Twelve Western Illinois University students got a unique educational experience when they traveled to Argentina in May as part of a study ...

Bryan Seeley, who has been Major League Baseball's Executive Vice President of Legal & Operations since March 2022, has been named the CEO of the newly formed College Sports Commission, per ESPN's ...

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The Chicago Board of Education has narrowed its list for the interim schools’ chief down to three candidates in recent days, one of whom has a history of alleged negligence as a principal.

Storm damage reported in southeast Iowa and western Illinois News 8 has received several damage reports in our region. To stream News 8 on your phone, you need the News 8 app.