The Western Illinois University football team was hard at work building a team on the field, but as the season wound down, it took time to give back.

For most people, the holiday season brings festive lights, music, and visits with Santa. But it's a year-round calling for WIU alumni Adam and Krista Woodworth.

For more than half a century, the Galesburg Community Arts Center has hosted GALEX, a juried exhibition that unites artists from across the nation.

The Bushnell Busy B's 4-H meeting was held Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Bushnell.

Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia has been honored with the Lt. Governor’s Hometown Award for its newest attraction, Macombopoly, recognized in the Promotion Approach category at the 2024 Illinois Main Street Conference.

Harper Hess, a young talent who turned heads over the summer with her Reserve Grand Champion win in the Land of Lincoln Wether category, has once again proven her skill on a national stage.

The sun dipped low over East Main Street on Sunday, December 8, as an anticipating crowd craned their necks toward the rooftop of the First Mid Bank and Trust.

Prairie Land Conservancy prepares to host a bus tour focused on local conservation history and birding!

The Western Illinois Museum, an anchor of local history and culture, has been awarded a $130,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Tourism Attractions Grant Program.

Pegasus Manufacturing, a Galesburg-based company, marked its 10th anniversary this month by unveiling a revolutionary technology known as wire laser metal deposition.

This fall, Jim Courter, a seasoned voice in the world of fiction and a former Writing professor at Western Illinois University, has given readers much to ponder.

Get ready to experience the magic of the holidays as Galesburg Express makes its return to the heart of Downtown Galesburg on Saturday, December 14th, 2024.

The Spoon River Pregnancy Center held its annual fundraising banquet on November 7th, bringing together nearly 200 community members to celebrate the organization's achievements and share its vision for the future.

Sourdough!! As all the outdoor activities wind down, I spend a lot more time inside baking. I begin baking homemade bread, pretzels, crackers, and pancakes, all using my sourdough starter.

As the weather plunges into the icy grip of winter, the wind howls through barren branches, and daylight slips away earlier and earlier with each evening.

Where do you go to get local news (real or fake)? How about sports? And the latest, juiciest gossip?

Outside of Canton, Snowman's Reindeer Farm is a delightful labor of love operated by Jason and Dawn Parsons, its new stewards.

On the picturesque Seminary Street, JT’s CarmelKorn Station stands out with its carnival-like striped storefront and the unmistakable aroma of freshly made caramel corn.

In a cozy corner of Galesburg's Wordsmith Bookshoppe, young readers will find a vibrant new addition to their shelves: What's In The Jungle, the debut children's book from author and illustrator Ketra Simpson.

The Bi-County Youth Coalition spent the morning of November 20, honoring the veterans of Warren and Henderson County.