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Grants help QCA libraries with resources and programming
Area library districts are receiving grants to make sure all residents have access to quality resources and programming, said Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias. Libraries around the 36th Senate District are receiving a combined $376,767 in grants. These libraries serve over 216,000 people. “Libraries throughout the state must have the resources […]
VIDEO: Illinois congresswoman addresses Democratic disconnect in rural America
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, a Democratic congress member from central Illinois, said Democrats have "a lot of work to do" in better understanding rural American voters. "There's a lot of talk about how Democrats have lost touch with rural America, with working class voters," she said. "I will be the first to tell you that we have a lot of work to do, but that we need to tell our story." Budzinski told attendees at a Democratic National Convention event that Democrats are better at delivering for rural Americans than Republicans. More in the video below.
Illinois attorney general cracks down on alleged video gambling burglary ring
The Illinois attorney general has charged five men over an alleged burglary ring that targeted video gambling machines in 22 counties, including McLean, Dewitt, Tazewell, and Peoria. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the five impacted businesses stretching from the Chicago area to Central Illinois between January and November 2023. “The...
Officials: Some Silvis residents along Avenue of the Cities under boil order
SILVIS, Iowa (KWQC) - Some residents in Silvis along Avenue of the Cities are under a boil order. The west side of 9th Street and all of 8th Street from 25th Avenue to Avenue of the Cities currently have no water, city officials said. When water is restored, residents impacted will be under a boil order until further notice.
FNB’s Customer Appreciation Lunch on Friday
Everything will be packaged in bags, so customers can just need to pull into the marked area to pick up their meals from FNB staff. Farmers National Bank has been serving Northwest Illinois since 1902, with locations in Prophetstown, Morrison, and Geneseo. Visit their website for more information.
Detention hearing delayed for man arrested on murder charges
A Knox County judge was set Thursday to rule on a request by prosecutors to keep a Galesburg man charged with murder locked up until trial. But, instead, the judge delayed the hearing for Christopher Alfaro, 27, until Friday at 12:00 p.m. Alfaro says he’s trying to hire a private...
City of Galesburg Meetings for August 26th and 27th, 2024
A meeting of the 2% Foreign Fire Tax Board is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, 150 South Broad Street. View the agenda on the City’s website. A special meeting of the Landmark Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024,...
Upon further review: Referee shortage changes Galesburg’s first home football game. Here’s what we know
It hasn’t hit Galesburg High School too much — until now. A shortage of referees is causing the first home football game of the season for the Galesburg Silver Streaks to be moved to Saturday, September 7th, from the night before. And new GHS Athletic Director Nick Young...
Teen girl dies after medical emergency at Normal West High School
NORMAL (25News Now) - Normal Police and the McLean County Coroner are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl Thursday morning. Officers were called just before 10 a.m. to Normal West for a student experiencing a medical emergency. A school resource officer was on scene and helped school staff who...
New radar systems in RPD squad cars could result in more traffic tickets
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The city of Rockford reported police issued 42% more traffic tickets this year compared to last, but that number could rise with the addition of a new radar system in over 80 squad cars. “You see here, we’re able to monitor as we’re just sitting here, we’re able to monitor those […]
Boot Camp: New coach, strong defensive experience has Canton excited for season
CANTON, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The Canton Little Giants want to hang their hats on their defense this year. Canton has a new coach, a big senior class, and lots of experience on the defensive side of the football. Nick McCormick, who spent the past six years as an assistant coach at IVC, is the new […]
After stealing from Machesney Park Meijer store, man fired BBs at witness: police
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Two men have been arrested after one allegedly shot BBs at an eyewitness who saw him stealing from the Machesney Park Meijer grocery store on Wednesday. The other was charged after police found methamphetamine in the getaway car. According to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a […]
Winnebago animal shelter faces overcrowding, offers reduce fees for adoption
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Animal Services says it will face some difficult decisions if it cannot encourage adoptions for more than 100 dogs that are straining its capacity. The shelter, located at 4517 N Main Street, said it will waive adoption fees for over 30 animals, although the standard adoption process will still […]
HR report comes to light; Marseilles Mayor asked to resign
Marseilles Mayor Jim Hollenbeck was asked to resign during Wednesday's regular Council meeting. During comments, resident Scott Ford passed out copies of a HR report questioning Hollenbeck's behavior – particularly an incident alleged to have occurred October 7, 2022. The report summarizes Hollenbeck's actions created a hostile work environment. Ford chastised Commissioner Bobby Kaminski for not going to bat for one employee who had complained about the Mayor. Once Ford was done, a perhaps surprised Mayor Hollenbeck simply moved on to the next item.
Massive domes planned for nine-hole golf course
It’s January and snowing and the wind chill hovers around 10 degrees. It’s a perfect day for golf. Or rather it will be if a proposed nine-hole, year-round indoor golf course comes to fruition following a recently unveiled four-dome project on Oswego’s far east side. The village’s...
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