Hi all! I'm trying to gather some info about Western Illinois, starting with its location. Does anyone know where it's situated? Much obliged!
Sure, Western Illinois University has two campuses. The main campus is located in Macomb, Illinois. Macomb is a small city located in the western part of the state, about 100 miles southwest of Peoria and approximately 70 miles south of the Quad Cities area (which is at the border of Illinois and Iowa).
The second campus, known as the Quad Cities campus, is in Moline, Illinois, much closer to the border of Iowa, as part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area.
These different campus locations offer students distinctive environments and opportunities. Macomb provides that traditional rural college town feel with easy access to nature and outdoor activities, while Moline offers urban experiences with its location right on the Mississippi River and close proximity to larger cities. Hope this helps!
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