Cornucopia set to move pending building improvements
Cornucopia and Uncle Billy’s Bakery will move down the tracks…or at least closer to them.
Three performances scheduled for play based on Sandburg fairy tales
Known primarily as a folk singer and poet, Carl Sandburg also wrote fairy tales for his three daughters, and this weekend three performances are scheduled for a short play based on his collection “Rootabaga Stories”
Monmouth’s 12th Annual Pottery on the Square kicks off Saturday
In it’s 12th year, Monmouth’s Public Square will host Pottery on the Square, a pottery and stoneware swap meet and appraisal clinic on Saturday.
Iron Spike continues improving after three years
Iron Spike Owner Ryan Cardwell says he’s looking all the time for ways to make the brew pub and restaurant a little better.
Knox County’s May unemployment numbers down from last year
Preliminary statistics have come in and it looks like Knox County has seen a nine-tenths of a percentage drop in the unemployment rate.
State budget impasse could break Gale Scholars
The state budget impasse is affecting the George Washington Gale Scholars program on a number of levels.
County finance committee discusses funds in the red
The Knox County Finance Committee met in their regular monthly meeting last night where several items were discussed and passed.
Knox County Fair only weeks away
The Knox County Fair may be closer than you realize.
Fund to award nonprofits that contribute to the Knoxville community
The Knoxville Community Fund, which is held by the Galesburg Community Foundation, is opening its grant cycle beginning Saturday July 1st.
Durbin and Duckworth warn of Illinois transportation shutdown
Tens of thousands of jobs could be lost across the state if the Governor and legislators don’t soon reach a deal on a budget.