Carl Sandburg College announces winners of 37th annual Sandburg Poetry Competition
Winners of the 37th annual Sandburg Poetry Competition gather at the awards banquet April 30, 2026, in the Student Center on Sandburg’s Galesburg campus. (Photo provided/Carl Sandburg College) Carl Sandburg College has announced the winners of the
Galesburg’s Memorial Day Parade returns Monday — and a local songwriter has a tribute for the weekend
Gerald Wright rides as Parade Marshal during Galesburg’s 2025 Memorial Day Parade on Main Street. Wright returns this year as parade organizer. (Photo courtesy Steve Davis/WGIL) Galesburg’s Memorial Day Parade returns Monday morning — and a local
Wear green and grab some chalk — Knox County marks Mental Health Awareness Month this Friday
Knox County is going green this Friday — and all it takes is a piece of chalk and something green to wear. The Knox County Health Department and Knox Community Health Center are inviting residents to participate
Prime Video’s ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle’ shares teaser trailer
Prime Video has unveiled the first teaser for Elle, a coming-of-age prequel to Legally Blonde that explores the early years of the iconic Elle Woods. Starring Lexi Minetree as the teenage version of the character made famous
PBS Memorial Day Concert to honor America’s 250th anniversary
The annual PBS National Memorial Day Concert returns May 24 for its 37th year, airing live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol with longtime hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise. This year’s broadcast not only
Ameren Illinois upgrading electric infrastructure across Knox, Warren and Mercer counties
Ameren Illinois crews are beginning a series of electric infrastructure upgrades across Knox, Warren and Mercer counties designed to boost reliability and prepare the regional grid for future demand. A major part of the effort is the
Anderson .Paak shares featured artists on K-POPS! soundtrack ahead of Netflix film debut
Anderson .Paak is expanding the world of his upcoming film K-POPS! with a star-packed soundtrack that blends K-pop, hip-hop, R&B, funk, and soul. The 17-track project, titled K-POPS! (Music From and Inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture), arrives
2026 AMAs expands performer lineup with Busta Rhymes, Pussycat Dolls and NKOTB
The performer roster for the 52nd American Music Awards continues to grow, with Busta hymes, Pussycat Dolls and New Kids On The Block officially joining this year’s show ahead of its Memorial Day broadcast on Monday, May
