Western Illinois University will be celebrating the inauguration of its 13th president, Kristi Mindrup, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital ...

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 ...

The Western Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communication and the WIU Department of Theatre and Dance will present SummerStage 2025 performances of “Matilda the Musical” at 7:30 p.m.

The salary for visa holders is $19.57 per hour this year in Illinois, whereas the state’s minimum wage is $15 per hour. And this adverse effect wage has been steadily rising, jumping more than ...

Derek Shay has been named the tight ends coach for the University of Kentucky football team, head coach Mark Stoops announced Friday. Shay has served as the Wildcats’ senior offensive analyst/run game ...

As climate change and development exacerbate the Mississippi River’s environmental problems, many communities will have to grapple with the questions facing Dogtooth Bend: how to balance the ...