Ag Students Compete in Illinois PAS Competition
“SRC has a long history of participating in Illinois and National PAS competitions,” said Howe. “We want the current generation of SRC students to have these experiences, learn new leadership skills, make new friends, and get out of their comfort zones."
Dr. Curt Oldfield to Leave Spoon River College. Board of Trustees to Begin National Search for Next President
The Board of Trustees is appreciative of Dr. Oldfield's service to Spoon River College. He began as a student, became an instructor, moved up to Dean, and then served for 14 years as President…
Freedom in the Shadows: Galesburg and the Underground Railroad
Galesburg’s abolitionist roots ran deep from its founding. George Washington Gale, the city’s founder, was a Presbyterian minister and outspoken opponent of slavery. The culture he helped establish — shaped by reform movements, religious conviction, and educational institutions — created fertile ground for Underground Railroad activity...
The Real History of How Forgottonia Got It's Name
He was a Flemish flim-flam fellow from Flanders who came to Western Illinois fleeing his futile felonious attempt to corner the ferret market in Frostfree, Florida. Much to his chagrin, the farm folks named their area after him and Forgottonia was born...
Emerging Sport to Begin Competing in Fall 2026
“Adding Women’s Flag Football aligns with Knox’s institutional priorities around academic excellence, access, gender equity, and thoughtful athletics expansion, while also responding to clear interest from prospective students and families seeking innovative athletic pathways at the collegiate level,”
Macomb’s Maple Avenue Church to Host Imperishable Women’s Conference
As March approaches, organizers hope the Imperishable Women’s Conference will serve as both a moment of rest and a source of renewed strength with the invitation to “encourage each other to stand firm on a foundation that won’t spoil or fade.”
WIU Political Science and History Student Achieves Global Certification
Winter Hurst-Leadicker, a Western Illinois University Political Science and History major, earned an internationally recognized Certificate of Qualification in Project Business Management from the Project Business Foundation, a nonprofit think tank based in Munich, Germany.
Spoon River College CTE Month and Showcase
On Thursday, February 26, from 9-11 a.m., Spoon River College will host a Career and Technical Education Showcase event offering simulations and hands-on activities. Faculty, current students, and staff from several SRC departments will be available to answer questions about the programs, the admission process, and financial aid options. This event is for people of all ages.
Adam Gonzaga Named New Prairie Fire Football Coach
Knox Football has always been built on people, relationships, and a deep sense of commitment, and Adam Gonzaga embodies all three…
Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts its 107th Annual Awards Dinner
On Friday evening, February 27, 2026, the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 107th Annual Awards Dinner, that will blend longstanding tradition with a Game Night theme.
Extension Partners with STAR to Support Farm Conservation Goals
STAR was born out of a grassroots, farmer-driven movement in Champaign County to help guide agricultural producers in meeting conservation goals established to reduce soil and nutrient losses and address local water quality challenges…
Dinner Theatre Returns to PPCT with The Cast of the Kooky Clairvoyant
The Case of the Kooky Clairvoyant follows celebrity psychic Madam Babushka as she breezes into town to show off her supernatural abilities and promote her new cookbook, Baking with Babushka…
Spring Starts Early at Gardeners’ BIG Day
Registration is $20 through February 1 and $25 through March 6, with sessions filled on a first come, first served basis.
Making Homemade Broth from Scratch
Do you ever wonder why you eat chicken noodle soup when you have a cold? It’s the bone broth that comforts and soothes.
A Better Way to Get to Church: Forgottonia and the Birth of the Automobile
"Whoa!" Caleb pulled on the reins and brought the carriage to a halt. Bessie took the kids inside while he unhitched the horse and led it back into the barn. After feeding and mucking the stall, Caleb pulled the carriage inside for the next trip…
From Wheels to Words: A Bushnell Building’s 150-Year Journey
“Knowing that history can be extremely encouraging and personally rewarding. It’s the same reason so many still see America as the Land of Opportunity today.”
Monmouth College Secures $5 Million Leadership Gift
“Beverly and I made a decision to pull our estate gift forward so we could see its impact in our lifetime,” said Goldsborough. “We believe strongly in what’s happening at Monmouth right now, and we hope our decision encourages others to step forward and invest in the college’s momentum.”