Two McDonough County students were awarded the Nathan Cobb Memorial Scholarship by the McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF), which will be of great assistance as they continue their education and pursue their degrees.

Beside the beautiful waters of Lake Storey Park, the past comes alive all over again. Now in its 30th year, Galesburg Heritage Days has grown into one of the Midwest's largest living history events

Bushnell will transform into a vibrant celebration of local pride with the return of the beloved Bushnell Fall Festival.

Frank Record was hauling trash in the back of a pickup truck. It was the 1970s

There's a dead person hanging in our upstairs hall. Anyone can see it and it's not scary at all.

We are like-minded. We like to share our gardens with people. We swap ideas. We all like flowers. We like to learn new things at every meeting. Everyone has something different to share.

Brian and Carla Wilson didn't set out to create one of the area's most trusted dog boarding and training operations. In fact, before he was ever known as a dog trainer…

The beloved folk-Americana duo Ashley & Simpson will bring their signature harmonies and energetic acoustic sound to the Hickory Ridge Concert Series on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the historic Ellisville Opera House in Ellisville, Illinois.

Industry Pinhook Days, an annual event celebrating community, tradition, and small-town spirit, is happening again this August 8-10!

The 76th Annual Avon Fat Steer Show will be held Thursday, August 14th through Saturday, August 16th. This is a wonderful community summertime tradition in Avon with a weekend full of family fun, activities and great food.

The Buchanan Center for the Arts Board of Directors proudly announces a new Executive Director: Ann Tenold Rogan. She began her new position on July 14, 2025.

A free, non-credit program at Sandburg this fall semester can help you develop valuable, employable skills to support your community while gaining experience in multiple health professions.

Please support our lemonade shake-up stand Wednesday-Friday, August 20-22, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. as part of the Bushnell Fall Festival.

Prairie Hills Resource Conservation & Development welcomes people to a special Open House this summer at Spoon River Outreach Center to celebrate our many expanding programs!

Monmouth College is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative force in higher education, with President Patricia Draves calling it part of a broader “digital transformation” initiative.

This year's Great Balloon Race is taking place from July 25th-27th at Lake Storey Park in Galesburg, Illinois. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the race!

Signature smashburgers, horseshoes piled high with toppings, ice cream, and tacos, Archie’s is bringing fresh energy—and fresh food—to the local dining scene.

The 2025 Fulton County Fair in Lewistown, Illinois is gearing up for a full week of exciting grandstand events, running from Monday, July 21 through Saturday, July 26.

During the Canton Bicentennial, inside the quaint Historic Train Depot, visitors are transported through nearly two centuries of agricultural perseverance and innovation.

As you may surmise, a Mr. Ferris invented the Ferris Wheel. His full name was…