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June 07, 2025
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Western Illinois University

Stories about Western Illinois University

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

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.

By Peter Hancock - Capitol News Illinois●
June 05, 2025 at 4:05 pm CDT
Lee County farmers take advantage of early window to plant corn, soybeans

Lee County farmers take advantage of early window to plant corn, soybeans

Corn and soybeans are planted at the same time on the Henert farm.

By Martha Blum●
May 06, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
FFA students raise quail, chickens in agricultural classroom

FFA students raise quail, chickens in agricultural classroom

Agricultural students at Belvidere North High School learn a variety of skills, including how to raise and care for quail and chickens.

By Martha Blum●
February 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm CST
Princeton’s Payne Miller signs with Western Illinois, fulfills lifelong dream

Princeton’s Payne Miller signs with Western Illinois, fulfills lifelong dream

Miller was an IHSFCA All-State selection as both an offensive and defensive lineman, helping lead the Tigers to their fourth straight quarterfinal playoff appearance and sixth straight Three Rivers East championship.

By Kevin Hieronymus●
December 20, 2023 at 5:22 pm CST

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