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September School Spotlight: United North Elementary
Another school year is underway and so is WMOI/WRAM’s School Spotlight of the Month. For the month of September, the spotlight shines on the students and staff at United North Elementary. As United underwent a reorganization this school year, United North now houses pre-k through 3rd Grade, which allowed for the addition of a special education pre-k and a third kindergarten room for smaller class sizes. To celebrate the new school year, Principal Maggie Wallace shares they are hosting a Back to School Bash:
Princess Pageant Kicks Off 75th Warren County Prime Beef Festival
The 75th Warren County Prime Beef Festival officially gets underway tomorrow, Saturday, August 31st, with the Princess Pageant at The Crossing Church in Monmouth at 7 pm. Mackenzie Schleich shares this years’ participants:. “Our first contestant will be Haley Frakes. She is from Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth-Roseville High...
53rd Annual National Stearman Fly-In
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE 53rd ANNUAL NATIONAL STEARMAN FLY-IN all events held in the International Stearman Community Center at the Galesburg Municipal Airport unless otherwise noted. *Monday, September 2, 2024. 7-11 a.m.: Hog Capital of the World Days fly-in breakfast, Kewanee. Municipal Airport, Kewanee, IL. All you can eat...
'He's a special talent': Elite Dunlap football recruit puts on show in Week 1 blowout
DUNLAP — Forget the hype — Mack Sutter is for real. The Dunlap junior showed off his abilities on both sides of the ball as he helped the Eagles cruise to a Week 1 home victory over Galesburg, 48-0. Sutter, the 6-foot-6, 225-pound tight end/linebacker, caught a touchdown pass, then returned an interception...
All-Stars Sports Academy: Finding a ‘Solution’ for Galesburg’s youth
In this episode of Galesburg In Focus, host Chris Postin speaks with Mike Spinks, owner of All Stars Sports Academy & Skate Palace, Joey Range from the academy's "Solution" program, and Knox College student Lily Burns, a former participant in the program. They discuss the upcoming launch of the "Solution" program, a FREE after-school initiative for students in grades 5 through 12.
Chris Stiles: Coach left stamp of success on Galesburg football
In this episode of Galesburg In Focus, WGIL's Jay Redfern interviews Chris Stiles, the former head football coach of the Silver Streaks from 1988 to 1991. Stiles reflects on his impactful tenure, especially the memorable 1991 season when the team went 8-2, won the Western Big 6 Conference title, and faced off against Joliet Catholic in a memorable state playoff game featuring a snow storm and a future NFL star fullback.
Miller Paces Knox at Season-Opening Bob Schultz invite
DUBUQUE, Iowa — The men's and women's cross country teams of Knox College kicked off the 2024 season by running at the Bob Schultz Invite hosted by Loras College on Friday evening. Lance Miller claimed the top step on the podium among the college runners in the men's 5K as the junior recorded a time of 15:17.1. Buoyed by Miller's victory, the men placed fifth among the seven collegiate teams.
Volleyball Drops Season Opener at UW-Whitewater Invite
WHITEWATER, Wis. — The Knox College volleyball team opened its 2024 season with a loss in straight sets to Augsburg University on Friday evening at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Invite, held at the Kris Russell Volleyball Arena. The Auggies evened their record at 1-1 having lost earlier in the day, defeating the Prairie Fire (0-1) by scores of 25-14, 25-14, 25-10. Knox had 21 kills in the match, six courtesy of senior Caroline Wolters and five more from first-year Zoe Thunhurst, but Augsburg doubled that total with 42 while posting a .415 attack percentage. Wolters filled up her stat sheet with a team-best 10 digs plus helped out on the Prairie Fire's lone block of the night.
Beware of Vicious Illinois Tollway Scam That’s Ripping People Off
Just give me 5 minutes alone with the people that come up with these scams and everything will be fine. Don't I wish. While I wait for that golden opportunity, I can at least warn you to beware of a vicious text scam involving the Illinois Tollway that is ripping thousands of Illinoisans off.
What is a rip current? What to know with 8-foot high waves possible this weekend
Labor Day weekend and the unofficial end of summer is here in the Chicago area, and while Saturday is a picture-perfect day, those hoping to head to the beach on Sunday or Monday may want to reconsider, due to a high swim risk caused by high winds. All Lake Michigan...
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Illinois State Trooper injured in vehicle crash on I-94
CHICAGO (WTVO) — An Illinois State Police Officer’s vehicle was hit while the trooper was inside, causing injury. On August 31, around 2:20 a.m., the trooper’s squad car was parked in Lane 1 on Interstate 94 near 111th Street with emergency lights activated. The trooper was inside their squad car handling a previous crash exit […]
82 Years Ago, Missouri & Illinois Shocked by Snow in September
For Missouri and Illinois, October is considered to be a very early time for snowfall. However, there was one event that happened 82 years ago that shocked residents in both states when a surprise snowfall fell in September. The National Weather Service has recorded memories of that surprise snow storm...
Walmart Apple Juice Arsenic Recall: Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois
If you recently purchased a six-pack of "Great Value" brand apple juice at Walmart you need to make sure it's not included in this recall. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling nearly 10,000 cases of this specific apple juice due to elevated levels of arsenic. Yikes! Don't worry, it's classified as a "Class II" recall, meaning it's unlikely to cause serious health problems. Still, better safe than sorry!
When One Illinois Twister Caused Nearly $1 Billion Dollars Damage
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.
Illinois Begins Roundtable Discussions to Shape Future Aging Policies
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is launching a series of roundtable discussions to shape the state’s future approach to aging services. State Officials Engage Community in Policy Planning. This initiative seeks to involve a broad spectrum of participants, including service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the general...
UI System study urges reduced air pollution levels
A policy spotlight released by the University of Illinois System’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs reports that air pollution in Illinois poses risks to public health, including respiratory illness and premature death. The spotlight titled “Air Pollution Trends in Illinois” was compiled by Julian Reif, senior scholar at...
Legislator says Illinois Senate president admitted to ‘quid pro quo’ at DNC
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state legislator says Senate President Don Harmon's Democratic National Convention comments about unions are an admission of “quid pro quo.” Harmon delivered remarks at the DNC in Chicago for the Illinois delegation’s breakfast. “Democrats don’t win without organized labor and organized labor puts everything at risk when Democrats don’t win,” said Harmon, D-Oak Park. “We gotta stick together.” ...
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