217 Today: Western Illinois University getting outside perspective on addressing challenges

Monday, December 18, 2023

Today’s headlines: 

  • The Chicago City Council blocked a resolution last week for voters to weigh in on the city’s sanctuary city designation.
  • The marching band at Western Illinois University is engaged in a heavy competition that could earn it new musical equipment.
  • The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team defeated the Colgate Raiders Sunday. 

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about how a consulting firm will help Western Illinois University as the school tackles enrollment and financial challenges.

Reporting today contributed by Tessa Weinberg, Colin Hislope and Rich Egger.

Farrah Anderson

Farrah Anderson is a 2024 graduate of the University of Illinois. At Illinois Public Media, Anderson works as a general assignment reporter focusing on police and investigative stories.