On August 15, the Abingdon Community Center celebrated its grand opening…

The beef industry during this time played an integral role in the success of the local economy, so much so that the cattlemen of the Monmouth area were known for their quality production among the Chicago Union Stockyards.

This September, the skies above Galesburg will once again hum with history as the 54th Annual National Stearman Fly-In returns to the Harrel W. Timmons Galesburg Regional Airport from September 1st–6th. The event draws aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and families alike to celebrate one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II—the Stearman biplane.

The Spoon River College Office of Community Outreach is offering a class called Cannabis Horticulture Processing this Fall. This 12-week program helps prepare students for a career in the quickly growing Cannabis Industry. Classes begin on September 11.

On August 24, there will be a Back to School Bash and Food Truck Festival at Reed Park in Farmington, Illinois. This event will be hosted by M&K Parties, a locally owned business based out of Farmington that rents out and operates inflatables and other party fun!

There used to be billions of monarch butterflies on Earth; now, they number in the millions, and their population continues to plummet

In the quiet woods of Warren County, just northwest of Galesburg, the Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve unfolds across 110 acres of richly forested land

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.