Local News

Henry County welcomes new Sheriff Kerry Loncka

July 20, 2017 Local News

Henry County Sheriff Jim Padilla announced his resignation from the department May 28th during a Henry County Board meeting.

Amid felony trial, Mark Rogers reinstated as A-town’s Technology Director

July 20, 2017 Local News

Mark Rogers the Abingdon-Avon Technology Director who has been on administrative leave for over a year stemming from charges of felony eavesdropping has been reinstated to his position with the school district.

Lake Storey Beach operations back in City hands

July 19, 2017 Local News

All operations at Lake Storey Beach have returned to city control.

Orpheum Theater Red Carpet Series Presents ‘Oklahoma’ this weekend

July 19, 2017 Local News

The Orpheum Theater’s Red Carpet Series continues July 21st through the 23rd and July 29th and 30th with Rodger & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

New and old business at Monday night’s Knoxville City Council

July 18, 2017 Local News

A regular council meeting was held Monday for the Knoxville City Council covering a range of topics and issues.

District 202 approves tentative budget for fiscal year 2017-18

July 18, 2017 Local News

The Knoxville School District Board of Education met last night where they heard a presentation from Superintendent Steve Wilder regarding the tentative budget for the current fiscal year.

Galesburg Council approves bid to renovate golf tees, not parking signage

July 18, 2017 Local News

Galesburg Council voted last night to approve a $6,340 bid to renovate four golf tees at Bunker Links Golf Course.

Sandburg to receive MAP grant payments

July 17, 2017 Local News

Last week Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced the first payment for Illinois college’s and universities in seven months in the total of 700-million dollars.

Hidden Hills Winery nearing construction, plans to open in Spring

July 17, 2017 Local News

Hidden Hills winery hopes to begin construction in August and be open by Spring 2018.

Knoxville city council and District 202 holding meetings tonight

July 17, 2017 Local News

Two public meetings being held tonight open to the citizens of Knoxville, the Board of Education for District 202’s regular July meeting, as well as the City Council.