Whitsitt appointed to Carl Sandburg College Board of Trustees
By AARON FREY Carl Sandburg College Jeff Whitsitt Jeff Whitsitt, who possesses more than three decades of experience working in public education, was sworn in as the newest member of the Carl Sandburg College Board of Trustees
Illinois judge closes juvenile detention center after ‘facility in crisis’ fails to meet new state standards
The Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center in Benton, Illinois, was called a “facility in crisis” by state auditors last year. (Julia Rendleman for ProPublica) By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois mparker@capitolnewsillinois.com This article was produced for ProPublica’s
Peoria man sentenced to federal prison for possession of a machine gun
A Peoria man, 20-year-old Tajurie Amir Bennett was sentenced on Thursday to 41 months in federal prison for possession of a machinegun. The government established in court that in February of this year, Bennett, along with another
KFM’s Teacher of the Month-January 2024
Congratulations to January’s KFM Teacher of the Month — Katie Smith — a Life Skills teacher at Knoxville High School. Katie was nominated by Bryce Jefferson who is a student in her class. As KFM’s Teacher of
New country, different food, foreign language: Galesburg senior ready for year-long journey in Brazil
Julia Robinson is participating in the Rotary Youth Exchange program. By AMY PICKREL District 205 Communications Specialist Not too many people can pick up and leave what is familiar and comfortable to them. But Galesburg High School
Knox County property transfers for Dec. 28, 2023-Jan. 3, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Dec. 28, 2023-Jan. 3, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report
Courteney Cox’s ‘Shining Vale’ cancelled on Starz after two seasons
Starz’s supernatural dramedy Shining Vale, starring Courteney Cox and Greg Kinnear, has been canceled after two seasons. The series, which followed a dysfunctional family who moves from the city to a haunted house in a small town,
Celebrity presenters announced for 2024 Golden Globe Awards ceremony
The 2024 Golden Globe Awards are sharing the list of award presenters for the show’s 81st ceremony, set to air on CBS Jan. 7. America Ferrera, Daniel Kaluuya, Florence Pugh, Hailee Steinfeld, Issa Rae, Oprah Winfrey, Shameik
Jonas Brothers to perform at NHL Stadium Series pregame show
The Jonas Brothers will take the stage at an NHL Stadium Series pregame show in February. The National Hockey League (NHL) announced in a press release that the famous brothers will headline the pregame concert ahead of
Megan Thee Stallion and Planet Fitness launching partnership
Megan Thee Stallion and Planet Fitness have entered into a partnership which introduces the rapper as “Mother Fitness” – a fictional character inspired by a fierce fitness-goddess, who encourages members to leave behind the barriers, intimidation and
