Imagination Library coming to Warren County
A partnership that has been a few years in the making has made it’s way to Warren County communities.
Sandburg receives grant to provide high school exposure to STEM
Carl Sandburg College is receiving a grant that will provide $263,000 annually to expose high school students to science and math.
OSF Hospitals leaving Blue Cross PPO network
One area health care entity is getting out of the Blue Cross-Blue Shield PPO Network, while another is entering it. Peoria-based OSF Healthcare says on its website that it will no longer be a part of Blue
This week is Fire Prevention Week
Implemented by President Coolidge in 1925, after the Great Chicago Fire, the week which October 9th falls is annually Fire Prevention Week.
District 205 to take action on intergovernmental agreement with city
Tonight the Board of Education for District 205 will hold their October meeting where several items will be considered for approval.
Watson-Thomas fundraising for military honor guards
Honor Guards who perform ceremonial rites at military funerals often have to pay associated costs themselves.
Six-County Fast Pitch expands to Knox, Warren and Henderson entrepreneurs
Business entrepreneurs in the Henry and Stark Counties area have had access to resourceful informational meetings for getting a business idea off the ground.
Galesburg native takes job with Oakland A’s organization
After years of working in the lower leagues, Zack Ricketts a former Silver Streak and Prairie Fire alumni, recently got a job in the major leagues.
Rep. Swanson on first year in office, and appointement to new task force
Last weekend, State Representative Dan Swanson of the 74th District announced his intention to run for re-election.
Knox County Right to Life leaders say Rauner’s re-election chances are now dim
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill last week that expands abortion coverage for those covered under Medicaid and state employee insurance.
