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'Nothing but love': Family brings its popular BBQ from California to central Illinois
For Tony Bitten, most days begin by 3:30 a.m. – well before the sun brightens the morning sky. By 4:15 a.m., he has arrived at work and is preparing food for customers to enjoy during lunch. Bitten and his family opened Underground Backyard BBQ in Williamsfield on Jan. 16. He and his wife,...
Learn about edge of field conservation for free at Knox County Farm Bureau
A free panel discussion on edge-of-field conservation is connecting farmers with those who have tried the method. The Cultivating Conversations: How and Why Illinois Farmers Implement Edge-of-Field Practices panel discussion for farmers in west-central Illinois will be held from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at the Knox County Farm Bureau, 180 S. […]
Season comes to an abrupt and emotional end for Tennessee Softball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The 3rd seeded Lady Vols 7th inning rally fell short Sunday night at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium as 14 seed Alabama takes the decisive Game-3 in the Knoxville Super Regional, 4-1. Tennessee (44-12) saw its SEC championship-winning season end at home but not before it gave...
Suspected gunman in Fulton County domestic dispute released from jail before trial
FULTON COUNTY (25News Now) - A 22-year-old man is free from jail while he awaits trial in Fulton County on felony weapons charges and for resisting a police officer. Jontin Evans, 22, allegedly ran off after police arrived about 9:30 a.m. Saturday to investigate a domestic disturbance involving a man with a gun in Canton.
West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes found in Fulton County
West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes found in Fulton County.
Elmwood/Brimfield runner wins elusive track and field state championship
Isaiah Hill finally got his gold. The Elmwood/Brimfield runner won his first career track and field state championship on Saturday, winning the Class 1A 1600-meter run in a personal-best 4 minutes, 17.02 seconds. Hill now has six career IHSA state medals — including three runner-up finishes. He finished second in...
WIU, QC Graduate Center hosting inclusivity professional training
Western Illinois University and the Quad Cities Graduate Center are hosting a “How to Foster LGBTQ+ Inclusivity, Building Safe Spaces at Work and in Schools,” event on Friday, June 7 from 13-3 p.m. on the Quad Cities campus in Building C, room 2406. Haley D. Wikoff, WIU Counselor Education and College Student Personnel Assistant Professor, […]
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