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Starbucks throws its weight behind 6 new community solar farms
Starbucks has partnered with Nexamp, the largest community solar provider in the US, to anchor six new community solar farms in Illinois. Everyone benefits: The coffee giant has committed to purchasing renewable electricity in the long term, which will, in turn, anchor more than 40 megawatts (MW) of community solar in Illinois.
OPRF switches gears after Illinois requires ACT exam for graduation
With an official switch back to the ACT exam, Oak Park and River Forest High School District 209 will be looking to bring in services to help students prepare for the college readiness assessment. “We have outside agencies that will come in and provide ACT support or test prep, just...
Mike Singletary football card, US currency sheets and gold Rolex among unclaimed property up for auction
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs, will host a preview of unclaimed property set for auction at the Illinois State Fair. Items include a woman’s 18-karat yellow gold Rolex Oyster watch, Mike Singletary and Troy Aikman football cards, uncut sheets of American currency, and a variety of collectible coins, bills, and precious metals.
Illinois House hearing into how pharmacy benefit managers affect drug prices
(The Center Square) – Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, which negotiate the terms for prescription drug access for much of the country, was the focus of an Illinois House hearing Tuesday. PBMs have been in the spotlight in recent years, with the U.S. Congress seeking to increase transparency into the industry’s operations and their effect on prescription drug prices. Pharmacists have urged Illinois state lawmakers to enact legislation banning certain...
Illinois Congressman Sorensen’s Priorities for Savanna, Sherrard Included in Infrastructure Bill
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of investments for Western Illinois in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), legislation that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out major water infrastructure upgrades across the country. Following Sorensen’s advocacy, the bill was passed out of the...
Mayor Moore: City will assist Great Dane with parking problem
Great Dane needs more space to park its completed trailers before they’re delivered to customers. The city of Kewanee has space available in its industrial park across Kentville Road from Great Dane’s plant. The city and the company should be able to make a deal that would expand...
Two Galesburg Natives Take Top Crowns in 2024 Li’l Miss Illinois
Two young girls represented Galesburg in the 2024 Miss Illinois Youth Program and came home with the top places. Kynleigh Fox was crowned the 2024 Li’l Miss Illinois, who is 9 years old and in 4th Grade, shares her experience:. “My experience was fun and doing all the stuff...
District 205 teacher pleads not guilty to felony theft charge
A Galesburg School District teacher charged with felony theft, six years after she pleaded guilty to similar charges in another case, is pleading not guilty. Michelle White, 54, made the plea in Knox County Court Wednesday afternoon, where she also asked for a trial by jury, and waived her right to a preliminary hearing.
Hog Days banners available now- exactly the way you like them
Hog Days banners, in various colors and featuring a cartoon pink pig snacking on carnival foods, are now available for sale. Complete with the official Hog Days 2024 tagline, “That’s the way I like it,” the banners are made of vinyl and the design was created by Emily DeBord with B&B Printing. The cost is $30 and they can be purchased at several locations in Kewanee.
Kewanee Retail Boom Sees Strong Start in 2024 with Record Sales
Just a quick note on 1st Quarter 2024 Retail Sales in Kewanee. After a record-setting 2023, the 1st quarter of 2024 saw a healthy 4.6% increase over the same period in 2023. This increase is greater than the inflation rate, which shows there was an actual, real increase in overall sales. First quarter sales were $62.4 million. Showing increases were the categories of general merchandise, food, apparel, drug stores, and small retail. 2023 was a record year with more than $260 million in sales and the 6th consecutive year of increases over the previous year. In Kewanee, the retail sector is off to a robust start in 2024, continuing its upward trajectory with a 4.6% increase in first-quarter sales compared to the same period last year. Sales reached $62.4 million, surpassing inflation and indicating genuine growth. The sustained expansion suggests a vibrant economic environment in Kewanee’s retail landscape.
Oglesby Chief Shares Back-To-School Safety Message
With summer winding down, back-to-school safety is on the mind of Oglesby's top cop. Police Chief Michael Margis has put out a letter to his city, saying it's his priority to ensure all students, parents, and community members are prepared for a safe and successful transition back to school. Chief Margis says it's crucial they all work together to maintain a secure environment for the children.
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