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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. […]
Around the Tri States: Fatal forklift accident at Burlington factory; Galesburg hires finance director
The Burlington Police Department is investigating a forklift accident that left one person dead. Sam DeJanes, 64, was first taken to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center. DeJanes was later taken to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, where he was pronounced dead. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon at...
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...
On the market: Colonial Revival home has 7 bedrooms, three fireplaces in Galesburg
Description: This stately renovated Colonial Revival style home has 3,733 square feet of living space with seven bedrooms, two full- and two half-bathrooms. It sits on 1.3 acres. The home, built in 1930, combines unique architectural details with high-end finishes and modern amenities. The formal living room features one of three fireplaces, built-in bookshelves, a stained-glass window, original hardwood floors and a wood beamed ceiling. The centrally located remodeled kitchen has marble countertops, a dual oven and modern appliances. Five bedrooms and two full bathrooms are on the second floor. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet. The home has a walk-up attic. The basement includes a laundry room, an unfinished storage room and additional living space. The property also includes a detached two-car garage, paved driveway, alleyway, paver patio, sitting area, garden path and fire pit. The home has three wood-burning fireplaces, a trash compactor, central vacuum and central air conditioning.
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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