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Exciting Changes Ahead in Downtown Monmouth
The long anticipated Downtown Monmouth Beautification project is underway with the added parking lot taking form on South 1st Street, followed by the 100 blocks into and out of the Square, with the quadrant portions to begin after the Maple City Street Machines Car Cruise, explains Mayor Rod Davies:. “They...
Megan McGruder Named Monmouth College's Director of Student Well-Being
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (July 2, 2024) — Beginning July 15, Monmouth College will have a new director of student well-being. Licensed clinical professional counselor Megan McGruder has been named to the position that helps support Monmouth students' mental-health needs. She's spent the past nine years in a related role at nearby Knox College.
Burlington flood wall gets new upgrades in preparation for heavy rainfall
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - Record rainfall to the north of the Burlington/Des Moines County may affect holiday river recreation plans due to expected flooding having begun around July 1. The City of Burlington and county officials are beginning to plan for it now. “There is no real water up on...
More heavy rain in area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning
Some tornado warnings were issued close to the area Tuesday, but the biggest problem seems to be more heavy rain. later on in the night. While one tornado report near the Quad Cities was sent to the National Weather Service Tuesday evening, that turned out to be unfounded based on damage and video from the area.
Atlanta Club Shooting Suspect Denied Bond Amid Emotional Victim-family Testimonies
A Fulton County courtroom became the stage for a heart-rending bond hearing as family members of victims spoke against granting bond to Karanji Reese, 21, the suspected shooter in the Mother’s Day tragedy at Elleven45 Lounge. Reese faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony following the incident that claimed the lives of Mari Creighton and Nykris Ridley and left four others wounded, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Longtime Galesburg educator the new director of special education for District 205
A longtime Galesburg educator is the new director of special education for District 205. Debra Cratty, recently special education coordinator for the district, assumed the role of director of special education effective Monday. She replaces Luan Statham, who retired from the post in June. Cratty will enter her 19th year...
District 229’s first female superintendent seeks to inspire
Even though new Kewanee School Supterintendent Rebecca Baney grew up in Hanover, Ind., and graduated from Indiana State University, she and her family have called Kewanee home for the last 24 years. Baney has spent her entire educational career within the Kewanee school district, teaching ninth and tenth grade English,...
Princeton DMV will close until August for renovations; pop-up to open
PRINCETON, Ill. (KWQC) - The Illinois Secretary of State is upgrading its Princeton DMV facility to a “One-Stop-Shop” design, offering a more customer-focused and efficient DMV experience, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said. The DMV will temporarily close from July 8 to July 30 during the renovations. During...
Rock Island man faces charges after he struck conservation officer: Court records
A 61-year-old Rock Island man was in custody Wednesday after officials allege he struck a conservation officer, according to court records. Tommy Smith, who was in custody Wednesday in Rock Island County Jail, faces a Class 1 felony charge of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony charge of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony charge of attempting to disarm a police officer, and a Class A misdemeanor of sexual offender at a public park, court records show.
The 24th Annual Great Balloon Race
Hot air balloons will fill the sky for the 24th Annual Great Balloon Race in Galesburg this month. The three-day event features not only hot air balloons in different shapes and sizes, but there’s food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. Here to tell us more about this...
Wake Up Tri-Counties John Wirth Talks Francis Park July 4th Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show
John Wirth talked about the Street Cruisers Car Club he started and the Francis Park Fourth of July car, truck, and motorcycle show that he helped bring back after over a decade-long hiatus. The car, truck, and motorcycle show is from 9 AM to 3 PM at Francis Park. Registration for the car show is from 9 AM to 11 AM, and voting takes place from 11 AM to noon. The entry fee for the car show is $10 prior to July 4th and $15 on the day of the car show. Call John Wirth at 309-525-2469, or email [email protected] for more information. The craft fair and flea market are also from 9 AM to 3 PM. Contact Brenda at 309-853-9419 to reserve a spot. The tractor parade starts at Kewanee Wal-Mart at 8 AM and ends at Francis Park. For more information on the tractor parade, call Brett at 309-525-4055 or Mark at 309-854-1539. All car show proceeds go to Honor Flight, KHS Life Skills, and Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue and Rehab.
Peoria men's clothing store plans to close mall location in July
That Guy's Secret will close its storefront at Northwoods Mall after a final day on July 20. A July 1 Facebook post read in part: "Everything must go as we prepare to close our doors. Grab your favorite items at discounted prices before it’s too late. Hurry in and join us for our farewell sales event!"
Stalled contract negotiations send Morton teachers, District 709 to federal mediation
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — For only the second time, the union that represents Morton School District 709 teachers will meet with a federal mediator in the hopes of reaching what they term is a “fair contract.”. That meeting with occur Monday afternoon and could go into the wee...
Warrant issued for pit bull owners after dogs attack couple in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - – Two people are facing felony charges Wednesday after their dogs attacked and injured a couple near Bradley University in late June. A report from the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office showed the office issued an arrest warrant for the suspects, 45-year-old Robert L. Cady and 23-year-old Gabrelle L. Jones. They are facing charges of failure to comply with an order to confine the dogs, resulting in serious physical injury.
Restaurants open and close in Peoria
If you are planning to watch the Red, White and Boom fireworks show in Peoria, check out this article by reporter JJ Bullock. It discusses chances of rain, as well as the plan for rescheduling if necessary. For today, let’s dig into some recent openings and closings in Peoria.
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