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Area of Summer and Matthews Streets Closed for Gas Leak in Galesburg
A gas leak in Galesburg has closed the area of Summer and Matthews Streets. Buildings within a one-block area will be evacuated out of an abundance of caution. Barricades will be placed to keep traffic out of the area. Residents are advised to please avoid the area until the gas leak has been fixed, which may take several hours, possibly into the evening hours.
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Jimmy Isaacson: Celebrating Galesburg’s Mr. Baseball
In this episode of Galesburg In Focus, host Jay Redfern sits down with Jami Isaacson, son of the late legendary baseball coach, Jimmy Isaacson. The historic Galesburg baseball diamond at H.T. Custer Park has been named Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field in honor of his 48-year coaching career in Galesburg. Jami...
Illinois’ high tuition costs adding to its growing outmigration
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ in-state average tuition over the last 15 years has jumped by 49%, leaving the state with the third-highest costs in the country and many students are either leaving home to seek further education or taking on more debt to make it happen in the Land of Lincoln. A new Illinois […]
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley says President Biden should leave race
North Side U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley said he thinks President Joe Biden should cede his spot on the 2024 ballot.The veteran congressman said he'd rather be doing anything other than talking about Biden's fitness for office, or lack thereof.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Four years ago Joe Biden did our country and our democracy a great service by beating Donald Trump. I'm not sure he can do it again this time," he said.In the days since President Biden's halting debate, Quigley said the president hasn't given him confidence he can carry through another election.MORE: ABC News...
Inland Art: Salt, fire, ceramics
Randall Carlson has been a ceramic professor at Bradley University since 1993, and brings a wealth of experience and a diverse artistic background to his work. The Illinois native studied under Mauricio Lasansky and Keith Achepohl as he earned an M.A. in printmaking from the University of Iowa, and attained an M.F.A. in ceramics from Bradley under the guidance of James Hansen.
Deadline to Enter The Miss World Festival Queen Pageant is July 10, 2024
The deadline to enter the Miss World Festival Queen Pageant is fast approaching. If your child wants to enter the pageant, the deadline is July 10, 2024. The pageant is on August 3rd in Peterson Auditorium at Kewanee High School. The categories are Miss World Festival Queen, Junior Miss World Festival Queen, Little Miss World Festival Queen, and Mini Miss World Festival Queen. Find more information about the Miss World Festival Queen Pageant here.
2024 John Deere Classic final-round odds, golfers to watch
Three rounds are in the book at the 2024 John Deere Classic and 7 golfers are within 5 strokes of the lead. Below, we look at BetMGM Sportsbook’s 2024 John Deere Classic odds entering Sunday’s final round being played in Silvis, Illinois. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and best bets. Davis Thompson, who opened at +2200 to win, is at 21-under-par 192 and will take a 2-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round at TPC Deere Run (7,289 yards, par 71). Thompson is the No. 59 player in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings. Pre-tournament favorite Sungjae Im...
Pekin Park Foundation holds Bicentennial Bash
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — Pekin Park Foundation is celebrating 200 years of Pekin with a Bicentennial Bash. To celebrate, guests got to experience inflatables, live music, food, and hot air balloon rides at Mineral Springs Park Pavilion in Pekin. Admission for the celebration was free for all guests. Shawn...
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