Galesburg, Monmouth will celebrate The Congo this weekend

This year marks the third year there will be a celebration of a particular culture that is growing in population in this area. Events in Galesburg and Monmouth over the weekend mark “LIPANDA Days” — a celebration
Karlin to step down as Knox County state’s attorney. Here’s why, and what will happen

Jeremy Karlin A move back to private law practice will lead the Knox County state’s attorney to prematurely step away from his expiring term. Knox County State’s Attorney Jeremy Karlin submitted his letter of resignation to Knox
From Streak to Streak: Former player, assistant to take over Galesburg football

Shawn Hickey A former Silver Streak is set to become Galesburg’s interim head football coach. District 205 has scheduled a special meeting for Monday when board of education members will consider the appointment Shawn Hickey as interim
Charlie Hunnam to star in new Prime Video series ‘Criminal’

Actor Charlie Hunnam has signed on to star in the series adaptation of “Criminal” at Amazon Prime Video. Variety has learned that Hunnam, 44, will play master thief Leo in the adaptation of the graphic novels by
Steve Carell to star in untitled comedy series for HBO

Steve Carell will star in a new comedy series at HBO, with the network announcing in a press release that it ordered a 10-episode half-hour comedy starring and executive produced by Carell, along with Bill Lawrence and
Drake becomes first artist in history to hit 100 billion streams on Spotify

Drake has made Spotify history by officially becoming the first artist in history to reach 100 billion streams on the platform. The Toronto rapper surpasses the numbers earned by superstar Taylor Swift, who sits at No. 2,
Knox County property transfers for June 19-26, 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 June 19-26, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
G-Eazy releases his new album ‘Freak Show,’ announces world tour

G-Eazy has dropped his new album, Freak Show, is his first full-length release in three years, and dropped his brand new single, “Anxiety.” Earlier this spring, G-Eazy released his new single “Femme Fatale” featuring Coi Leray and