Knox County moves ahead with Smart911
Once Knox County’s Smart911 system is installed and ready to go, residents will be able to text and send picture messages to 911 dispatchers. And that’s just the beginning.
Community voices disagreement with 205 cuts
Last night the District 205 School Board made around 80 job cuts and reductions in hours.
74th GOP candidates debate tonight at Carl Sandburg College
The three Republican candidates running for longtime State Rep. Don Moffitt’s seat will meet at Carl Sandburg College tonight to debate.
Knox County Board approves courthouse maintenance, Smart911
The Knox County Board last night approved taking money from the landfill fund to help pay for more than $1 million in courthouse repairs and maintenance.
205 Board finalizes 84 job cuts and reductions
The District 205 School Board voted tonight to accept a slate of job cuts and reductions in work hours.
Lunchbox set for mall opening next week
Event catering company Wedding Elegance is expanding to open a restaurant.
Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association formally announces endowment campaign
The Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association met today at the Carl Sandburg Birthplace to announce their “Native Son, National Treasure” endowment campaign.
Knox County Housing Authority operational budget projects a deficit
The Knox County Housing Authority’s operational budget for the year is projecting a $97,000 deficit.
205 Board to finalize position cuts, RIF’s tonight
Tonight is when the District 205 school board will vote on whether or not to finalize 63 position cuts and a number of other reductions in force from district spending.
Sandburg to close ‘brick and mortar’ building in Bushnell
A local community college will be closing a building in the near future.
