News

We are pleased to welcome a few new members to the museum’s Board of Directors and Advisory Council. As a non-profit organization, both of these groups… Read More »New Board and Council Members

Here’s what was accomplished We did it! The facade improvement work is complete on the 201 South Lafayette Street building which houses the Western Illinois… Read More »Facade Improvement Report

Window Installation BEGINS! We are in the homestretch of our facade improvement project. AND we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. In mid-August, two… Read More »Window Installation

This is an image taken by Tim Schroll of me on the third floor of Sherman Hall on the WIU campus in 2015.  I was… Read More »The work of ten years

The facade improvement we began in May is moving along nicely.  As with any project, there are a few unexpected issues that come up but… Read More »Look at that Brick!

Window Project UPDATE We’re making progress!  This week the removal of the old windows has begun. While we’re a bit sad to see these old… Read More »Windows are coming out!

New Windows UPDATE Work has begun! The south facade of the museum building is sporting a new look, well really, an old look!  We have hired… Read More »New Windows UPDATE

Request for Bids: 201 South Lafayette Street Window Installation Project The Western Illinois Museum will receive sealed bids for the installation of eight windows including seven… Read More »Request for Bids