State Police, IDOT prepping for busy Labor Day weekend
The last big travel weekend of the summer is upon us and the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation are prepared.
Festival “hogs” the spotlight in Kewanee this weekend
There’s an annual celebration going on in Henry County this Labor Day weekend that, depending on how you look at it, may or may not be based on…fake news!
Hammond named “Friend of Agriculture” by Illinois Farm Bureau
The Illinois Farm Bureau has recognized 93rd District Representative, and Assistant House Minority Leader, Norine Hammond with the “Friend of Agriculture” award.
It’s a weekend full of fall festivals
The non-profit AGES Community which help orchestrate the “Walk of the Dead” in Galesburg every year in October is looking for volunteers.
Wilder says District 202 projecting budget surplus
In years past, school districts could not rely on the state to keep up with education payments, could this year be different?
Jupiter Machine Tool set to open next week
Crews are putting the final touches on a new manufacturing and repair facility in Galesburg that will hire about 50 people over the next three years, and is almost right next door to another company the CEO
Orpheum facade work nearly done; another documentary tonight
Progress is being made on the Orpheum Theatre facade.
Another section of Brooks Street closing for reconstruction
Another block of Brooks Street will closed today for about three weeks as construction crews continue the replacement of Brooks, all the way from Lombard to Oak Street.
City’s comprehensive plan now available for public viewing online
The City’s comprehensive plan is now for the community to look at online.
Heavy rains the big problem with Tuesday storms
Some parts of the Midwest got some damage and even reports of potential tornadoes from storms Tuesday and Tuesday night, but the main problems seemed to be heavy rain.