A Store with Heart: Prairie City’s Reaching Hearts on Main Celebrates One Year
In the heart of Prairie City stands Reaching Hearts on Main, a store housing far more than home décor and gifts.
Village of Maquon Receives $587,700.00 State Grant for Park Improvements
Village of Maquon receives Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant for developing public parks and outdoor recreational space.
Abingdon’s Wild Game Feed Returns for 8th Annual Potluck
The Wild Game Feed, an annual celebration of unique culinary creations and community support, is gearing up for its eighth annual feast held at the Abingdon American Legion.
Galesburg Awarded $25M Grant for Agricultural Export Facility
The City of Galesburg received a $25 million grant from the “Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity” (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the development of rail track and switching at the Galesburg Business Park.
Macomb Agriscience Association Creates an Endowed Fund
The McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced a donation from the Macomb Agriscience Association (MAA) to support the Macomb agriculture program.
A Day with the Eagles: Fulton-Mason Annual Eagle Day
On Saturday, February 1, families from across Illinois are invited to experience the wonder of nature and celebrate the majestic American bald eagle during the annual Fulton-Mason Eagle Day.
Monmouth College receives $100,000 DOE grant to help underrepresented students in STEM
Monmouth College has received a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative to help underrepresented students in STEM develop research skills and connections in their field.
F.P. Foltz’s Presto Elixir
Frederick P. Foltz was born to Christian and Hannah Kieffer Foltz on November 15, 1830, near Stolhburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Why Tallow is Making a Comeback
Whipped tallow has recently made a comeback as an ingredient in natural skincare. For decades, people have searched for products that make their skin less wrinkly or more moisturized and pay big bucks to get a promising product.
Family Caring for Family: Spoon River Home Health Meeting the Needs of Rural Communities
Over the past three decades, Susie Platt and her family have revolutionized home health care in rural Illinois
"Be Kind, Lift Heavy"
The basement of the Salvation Army building in Macomb is home to the humble Salvation Army gym. Affectionately known as the home of the Salvation Army Lifting Team (S.A.L.T.), the gym is no ordinary workout space.
Norma Jean: The Circus Elephant who stayed in Oquawka
The small Mississippi River village of Oquawka, Illinois, has long been home to an unusual landmark: a towering twelve-foot monument marking the grave of Norma Jean.
Warm Up This Winter with Farmington Area Library Events
The Farmington Area Public Library has an exciting lineup of events this January, perfect for beating the winter blues, connecting with the community, and enjoying creative, fun activities.
Galesburg’s Airport Named in Honor of Harrel W. Timmons
The Galesburg City Council approved a resolution at the December 16, 2024 City Council meeting, which named the Galesburg Regional Airport in honor of Harrel W. Timmons.
Breaking Barriers: Mylee Hansen’s Historic Kick for Monmouth Football
There are certain sports we have for just males, and there's certain sports we have for just females. Softball is for women, baseball is for males, and some sports like basketball and soccer have both. But how often do we see these sports mix it up?
Graham Health System and President/CEO Donate to Canton YWCA
Graham Health System, a leading healthcare provider in Central and Western Illinois, has announced a $5,000 donation from the organization, as well as an additional $5,000 personal contribution from President & CEO Bob Senneff.
Chargers place league-best 5 on All-Arrowhead Conference volleyball team
After a record-setting season, the Sandburg volleyball team had five players voted to the 2024 All-Arrowhead Conference team by league coaches, the most of any school.
Ten Local Projects Funded by First Christian Church’s Inspiring Generosity Program
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Canton has announced the recipients of its 2024 Inspiring Generosity Grants, awarding $10,260 across ten community-focused projects.
Looking Forward to the Canton Bicentennial
Planning is well underway for Canton's bicentennial celebration scheduled for June 20- 29, 2025.
Monmouth Police and Strom Center Bring Warmth to the Community
On Friday, December 13, the Monmouth Police Department partnered with the Strom Center for their annual Power for Seniors event.