MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University and Elgin Community College (ECC) are partnering to establish a new academic pathway program. Students will be able to make a seamless transition from ECC's ...

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 feature 125 ...

State Sen. Mike Halpin, D-36, introduced Senate Bill 13, which would have applied the evidence-based funding model for K-12 ...

When decision day comes next May, there simply won’t be as many 18-year-olds available to enter all the higher education ...

The class of 2025 Farm Credit agriculture scholars was recognized during a scholarship luncheon at Carriage House Event Center in Altamont May 22.

For 10 years, the program has put volunteers in East Moline and Moline classrooms, helping both teachers and students. Now, ...

A second member of the Rock Island County Sheriff's Department has thrown his hat into the ring for the Democratic nomination ...

The other institutions losing their ROTC programs are Truman State University, University of Northern Iowa, University of ...

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been busy this week working for the benefit of the state. He has made five official appointments and signed 12 bills this week. On June 13, ...

Elizabeth Waters has helped shape young artists across the Roaring Fork Valley — not just with technique, but with ...

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker got some of what he requested from the General Assembly in the area of higher education, but some of his biggest requests fell short. Pritzker’s wins include a $10 ...

High school and community college students in Illinois will soon be able to earn automatic admission to most state public universities based on their GPA — without even having to apply. The Direct ...