Streamlining the college application process: Sandburg pioneers Common App for community colleges

Through a pilot partnership with the Illinois Community College Board, Sandburg is one of the first community colleges in the country where students can apply through the Common App, a platform that streamlines the college application process while
Monmouth City Council approves $400,000 housing grant, City Hall upgrades

City of Monmouth – Council Meeting Highlights July 7, 2025 DEPARTMENT UPDATES Building & Zoning – June 2025 Residential Construction: $23,000 (YTD: $267K) Public Service Projects: $3,000 Electrical Inspections: 2 completed ($875 in fees collected) Code Enforcement: 21 junk &
Norine Hammond announces re-election campaign for Illinois Statehouse

Norine Hammond Republican State Rep. Norine Hammond has announced that she will seek another term in the Illinois General Assembly. Hammond has served in the Illinois House since 2010, representing the Illinois 94th District before redistricting shifted
Lane closures planned for U.S. 67, 136 in Macomb for sign replacement

Daytime lane closures on U.S. 67 and U.S. 136 in downtown Macomb began Wednesday to allow the Illinois Department of Transportation to replace overhead signs. Work will start at 8 a.m. each day, and motorists should expect
Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois
Noah Cyrus drops ‘New Country’ ft. Blake Shelton from new sophomore album

Noah Cyrus has announced details for her upcoming sophomore studio album I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me, alongside details for her North American fall headlining tour. In addition, Cyrus will also have a special
‘Hacks’ renewed for Season 5 by Max

Max has renewed comedy series Hacks for a fifth season. Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed the Season 5 renewal in a press release. The series has garnered 48 Emmy nominations during its four-season run, including a win for
Zach Braff officially signs on for ABC reboot of ‘Scrubs’

TVLine reported that Zach Braff has signed on to reprise the role of Dr. John Dorian (aka JD) in the ABC sequel series of ‘Scrubs’. Braff confirmed his return on social media, posting screenshots of several media
Tyla and Lisa team up in the video for ‘When I’m with You’

Blackpink’s singer/rapper Lisa teams up with Tyla in the music video for their song “When I’m with You.” The track appears on Lisa’s debut solo album Alter Ego, which arrived in February. The Olivia De Camps-directed visual