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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.
Hatch Award Recipient Jen Braun Takes Extra Steps to Serve Monmouth's Students
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 30, 2024) — With an office by two hallways and an elevator in the middle section of the middle floor, Jen Braun is in the center of it all in Monmouth College's bustling Center for Science and Business. But that prime location is only one of...
Judge to former martial arts coach: ‘I hope you emerge from incarceration a different person’
A judge sentenced a former mixed martial arts coach to decades in prison for sexually abusing and sexually assaulting a minor who trained with him at his Monmouth gym more than a decade ago. Beau W. Admire, now 43, appeared in Warren County court in a black-and-white striped jail uniform...
The hunt is on for a medallion worth over a thousand dollars
PEKIN (25News Now)—Pekin residents are looking near and far for a medallion. That’s because $1,500 is at stake, continuing a nearly 50-year tradition. While the hunters may have their eyes on the prize, most say the memories from it are worth more than any price tag. “I started...
Thriving free thrift store looking to expand space and services
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - Enough Stuff in East Peoria is not your average thrift store. Run on community donations, anyone who walks through its door can get their hands on household items, clothing, food, hygiene products, and more at no cost. The store is a nonprofit started in 2020...
Rock Island Grand Prix course change gives access to businesses during construction
The Rock Island Grand Prix will see its first course change ever this year to avoid local construction meant to revitalize the downtown. It will provide unique challenges to long-time racers. “The interesting thing will be we’ve raced the same track for 28 years and now no one will have...
The Stone Cold Cowboys Perform Friday Night at Kewanee Hog Days
Erich Thompson from The Stone Cold Cowboys joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about their live show on night one of Kewanee Hog Days. Friday, August 30th, at 7 PM, The Stone Cold Cowboys light up the stage with country music! The Stone Cold Cowboys kick off a busy Labor Day weekend at Kewanee Hog Days. They played in the Kewanee area in the mid-to-late 2000s and are “looking forward to returning.”
Knox County property transfers for Aug. 20-28, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Aug. 20-28, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
Big Al’s Speakeasy shuttered by Peoria mayor until new operator found
PEORIA (25News Now) - Big Al’s Speakeasy in Peoria is officially out of business...for now. Friday afternoon, Mayor Rita Ali confirmed the business on Southwest Jefferson Avenue is closed with “indefinite suspension” of the club’s liquor license through an agreement with the current owner of the establishment, Kenneth Kummerow.
Electric rates to rise due to inflated price at capacity auction
(The Center Square) – ComEd customers can expect another round of energy cost inflation next summer. The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said a record price spike at an electricity capacity auction means the supply price for Commonwealth Edison will likely increase significantly in June 2025. CUB Communications Director Jim...
Rare vintage motorcycles and other items from the vast collection of Dave Ohrt will be auctioned Sept. 7, online and live in Ottawa, Illinois
OTTAWA, Ill. – Items from the extraordinary lifetime collection of Dave Ohrt – a well-known figure in the world of antiques and vintage collectibles who’s been heavily featured in the popular TV series American Pickers – will come up for bid in a live and online auction slated for Saturday, September 7th, by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers, LLC, starting at 9 am Central time.
John Deere: Separating fact from fiction
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - When a big story happens, people talk. Journalism is here to help keep the facts from fiction. The TV6 Investigates team looks to fact-check some of the questions and claims made about John Deere since layoffs were announced. John Deere: How did we get here, what...
1 on 1 with Moline & Hawkeyes great Acie Earl
First-round NBA draft pick Acie Earl, a former Moline Maroon and Iowa Hawkeye, is back in the Quad Cities to autograph his books for fans. He’ll be at The Brewed Book in Davenport with Authoress Isis at 11 a.m. on Saturday, but was kind enough to sit down with Hawkeye Headquarters for a one-on-one interview this week while he was in the studio with Living Local.
Peoria: Remove all private signs from the public right-of-way
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — City Hall on Friday sent out a reminder to people that all private signs – political, yard sale, temporary business, or otherwise – are prohibited in the public right-of-way. Private signs illegally placed in the right-of-way should be removed as soon as possible....
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