The Western Illinois Regional Council hosted a meeting Thursday for representatives of eight counties seeking federal and state mass transit grants. The WIRC has been appointed as planning agency for a regional area encompassing McDonough, Warren, Hancock, Henderson, Schuyler, Brown, Adams, and Pike counties.

The McDonough County Board will be asked next week to support the issuance of $5.35 million in bonds on behalf of Wesley Village. The board's finance committee unanimously recommended the resolution Wednesday.

Darcie Shinberger, University Relations director, received the Distinguished Alumna of the Year award because of her professional accomplishments and continued dedication to Western Illinois University.

A Basco man was killed Wednesday morning after an accident involving two tractors.

There's a cute animal story playing out right now on the campus of Western Illinois University.

A new, bright red hydrant sits on a corner in northeast Macomb Wednesday morning, waiting to replace its faded cousin in the background.