By RANDY LARSON, Guest Reporter MACOMB, Illinois (NEWS3) — The entire country has felt the financial struggles that have come with the COVID-19 pandemic. Among those affected have been college athletic departments. Many athletic directors…
By DYLAN SMITH, Sports Reporter MACOMB, Illinois (NEWS3) – Golf and cross-country were the only high school sports teams to play in-season this fall as many other sports were delayed to the spring. In September,…
By RJ LARSON, Guest Reporter MACOMB, Illinois (NEWS3) — The Western Illinois women’s basketball team has begun to practice in preparation for their 2020-2021 season. Head coach JD Gravina says it has felt great to…
By KENNEDY WILLIAMS, News Reporter MACOMB, Illinois (NEWS 3) — Local leaders continue to discuss ways to bring change to racial issues in society. McDonough County NAACP President Byron Oden-Shabazz said current movements surrounding racism…
By KENNEDY WILLIAMS, Sports Director MACOMB, Illinois (NEWS3)- Some Western Illinois University students feel that NBA and WNBA players should be able to speak out about racial injustice. Students said professional athletes should use the…