Western Illinois University Athletics has announced the 2026 Hall of Fame class, recognizing three individuals whose excellence, leadership, and service have left a lasting impact on the proud tradition of Leatherneck Athletics. Former football standout Lee Russell, former track and field standout Kristin Rueter, and longtime Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Tom Cody will be formally […]
A continued commitment to supporting transfer students has earned Western Illinois University a spot on the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll. The PTK Transfer Honor Roll is one of the nation’s most comprehensive recognitions of transfer excellence and celebrates institutions that have demonstrated exceptional success in creating pathways that help […]
Bettendorf Soccer Association’s 16U Boys are continuing their journey at the US Youth Soccer National Championships! The team beat Seacoast United Maine SC 2-0 in the quarterfinals today! The team posted on their social media, “A group that has trusted the process, engulfed the ups and downs, and stayed committed to the journey. Embracing the […]
Fresh Films, a Rock Island-based nonprofit production company, is using its latest streaming series to showcase how film and television production can fuel economic growth across the Quad Cities. The project is part of a broader initiative to build Rock Line Studios – a campus with soundstages and other infrastructure needed to attract $5 million […]
In the face of higher student debt for many in Illinois and across the country, State Senator Mike Halpin’s measure to keep track of the private student loan borrowing market has been signed into law. “Student loans present a critical burden to students, graduates and their families,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “We need to keep […]
While working with children with autism in the Chicago area, Tenzin Moenkyi saw firsthand how language barriers can complicate access to care for multilingual families. Now a graduate student in speech-language pathology at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill, Moenkyi is preparing to help fill a need for culturally and linguistically responsive care for Tibetan […]
Augustana College hosts Show Choir Camps of America from June 15-19. More than 470 students and 67 directors from 20 states will spend the week developing performance, leadership and educational skills through intensive workshops, rehearsals and performances. As participants prepare for a culminating showcase at the end of the week, students may choose from workshops […]
In the face of fierce debate on the role of speech and protest on college campuses, and the federal government moving to influence university curriculum, State Senator Mike Halpin has pushed forward a bill to secure the rights of students, faculty and higher education institutions. “We cannot allow pressures from the federal government or cynical […]
Anderson Taylor of Cambridge, Illinois, at just age 11, has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records as the youngest museum curator in the world. He was just 9 years and 340 days old when he opened the Cambridge Natural History Museum on August 10, 2024. What began as a childhood fascination with fossils, minerals, dinosaurs, and natural history has quickly grown into […]
The Bettendorf boys soccer team, ranked 9 in Iowa, defeated #11 Muscatine 4-3 in a thrilling, back-and-forth contest Thursday night to win their fourth consecutive Mississippi Athletic Conference title. The Bulldogs went to 8-1 alone atop the conference and 10-3-1 overall. All three of their losses have been to opponents ranked in the top three […]
