Great read on the decline of Western Illinois University. Reads like a sob story, but it's really more like: "Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked."
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/college-towns-economy-macomb-illinois-aae84dcc?st=c4xqeW&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

A thought-provoking piece shedding light on the challenges faced by Western Illinois University. The analogy used is quite fitting in illustrating the true state of affairs. Definitely worth a read to understand the underlying issues.