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Tough decision looms regarding old Knox County Courthouse | Opinion

The Knox County Board will be deciding the fate of our 1887 Courthouse by the end of this year. I have noted that the local residents of Knox County have frequently opined about the demolition of older buildings like homes, a fire station and that great Burlington Route Depot on Seminary Street. And now potentially, the old Knox County Courthouse. I certainly can agree that the Depot should have never been torn down – it would have made a great National RR Hall of fame. However, from my standpoint, I have frequently stated: how do you pay to keep all these historical buildings viable? I have an emotional connection to the old courthouse. I had a much larger emotional connection to the Seminary St. Burlington Route Depot. As of this writing, I know that the County Board will make a decision as to the fate of the courthouse. More: Many Paths: Spending $2M on Standish Park isn't enough | Opinion The citizens need to understand the financial impact of that decision. Most won’t. It’s the old adage of thinking with your heart versus your head. First and foremost, to me, it makes no sense for the county board to make

Knox County, IL · 18h

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This Affordable Illinois Town Is So Cheap, Retirees Say Social Security Covers It All

Somewhere in the heart of Illinois, there’s a town called Kewanee that’s quietly doing something remarkable, and most people have no idea it exists. It’s the kind of place where your money stretches so far you’ll start wondering if you’ve accidentally traveled back in time to when a dollar actually meant something.

Kewanee, IL · 12d
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A note from our publisher: Help sustain local news in Galesburg and Knox County

After our community lost the Register-Mail as we knew it, a small group of us began talking about ways to strengthen local news in Galesburg and Knox County and keep our community connected. Those conversations led to Galesburg Community News. We wanted GCN to offer another way for people to stay informed about the decisions, events and stories shaping life here. In our first year, readers showed us how much they value this work.

Galesburg, IL · 11h
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Former high school purchased by Macomb District 185 “not salvageable”

Macomb School District 185 says the former Macomb High School building it purchased this week cannot be salvaged. But it’s still deciding how to use the site. The district bought the building on South Johnson Street during an online auction this week for $60,000. In a release issued midday...

Macomb, IL · 1d
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Galesburg Chamber’s 48th Thanksgiving Luncheon to Honor Thomas B. Herring Award Recipient

On Monday, November 23rd, the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce will host their 48th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Lake Storey Pavilion beginning at 11:30 am, where the Thomas B. Herring Award Recipient will also be honored, shares Executive Director Pam Gaither:. “Everybody loves a Thanksgiving feast, so we always...

Galesburg, IL · 1d

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Peoria County holds special burial service for unclaimed deceased

The Peoria County Coroner’s Office, OSF Saint Francis, and area funeral homes collaborated on a special service Monday for deceased individuals who were never claimed by family or friends. The mass burial was conducted at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria. About three dozen members of the public and...

Peoria County, IL · 4d

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Monmouth City Council Approves Prairie Hills Land Bank Membership Renewal

In a five to one vote, Monmouth City Council has approved their renewal of membership with Prairie Hills Land Bank, which the City joined last year, reports City Administrator Lou Leone:. “The Prairie Hills Land Bank in this last year has been helping us work on some technical assistance related...

Monmouth, IL · 1d

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Knox County Board posts $122 million tentative 2027 budget

The Knox County Board is considering a $122 million budget for 2027. The board voted 13-1 at its Oct. 28 meeting to place the tentative Fiscal Year 2027 budget on display until it is brought for approval at the Nov. 23 meeting. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Brian Friedrich, R-Dist....

Knox County, IL · 1d

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Democrats carry Galesburg; Republicans strong in county

Most Knox County office holders retained their seats Tuesday, but one incumbent County Board member lost to a challenger. Republican Robert Bondi, County Board District 2, was ousted by newcomer Democrat Michael J. Nache Jr. 1,820 to 1,505. Galesburg saw voter turnout of 51.18 percent with 8,764 ballots cast out...

Knox County, IL · 3d

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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

Carbondale, IL · 8d

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County expects slight dip in property tax rate

Knox County Board Chairman Jared Hawkinson expects the county’s property tax rate to continue its downward trend. In addition to presenting a $122 million tentative budget for 2027, the County Board voted Oct. 28 to post the county’s estimated property tax rate and projected equalized assessed valuation. The...

Knox County, IL · 1d

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Project 350 to plant its 1,000th tree

Project 350 will plant its 1,000th tree in Galesburg at 4 p.m. today in Central Park on the Public Square. The tree will be a 10-foot Norway spruce. The planting is open to the public, and organizers invite attendees to bring a shovel or spade. Attendees may also want to bring an umbrella.

Galesburg, IL · 1d

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Great Dane crew helps remove Kewanee murals, temporarily

Two of Kewanee’s downtown murals are disappearing. But don’t worry. Their absence will only be temporary. The murals on the building at Third and Main streets that houses Coco’s coffee shop were taken down on Monday. One of them features the Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corps that once called Kewanee home, and the other honors legendary motorcycle racer and Kewanee native Roger Reiman.

Kewanee, IL · 3d

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This Budget-Friendly Illinois City Lets Gen Z Buy A Home With Just Four Years Of Salary

Most people spend more time researching a new laptop than they do thinking about where they could actually afford to own a home, and that’s a problem worth fixing. Peoria, Illinois might just be the answer you didn’t know you were looking for. Let’s start with the number...

Peoria, IL · 3d

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Despite national Democratic gains, Henry County stays red

Tuesday’s election was a major win for Democratic candidates across the nation. But in Henry County, the Republicans had a clean sweep in all the contested races. J.B. Pritzker was easily re-elected as Illinois’ governor. But Henry County voters went with his Republican opponent, Darren Bailey, who received 59% of the county’s votes.

Henry County, IL · 2d

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Marcus Herbert wins Rock Island County Sheriff’s race

Democrat Marcus Herbert won election Tuesday as Rock Island County Sheriff, defeating Republican Jamie Shoemaker. Herbert garnered 61.27% of votes at 29,078. Herbert served as a correctional officer from 2005 to 2010 with the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office. He commands the Quad City Bomb Squad and currently serves as a sergeant with the office.

Rock Island County, IL · 3d

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PIPCO Donates $10,000 Training System to Peoria Firefighter Recruits

PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria firefighters have received a new $10,000 training system donated by Peoria Industrial Piping Company, also known as PIPCO, to help prepare them for building emergencies. The Peoria Fire Training Academy recently conducted training on a portable standpipe system donated by the company. Standpipe systems are...

Peoria, IL · 3d

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Lapis scales back carbon storage proposal near Galva

GALVA — Lapis Carbon Solutions has revised its application for a federal permit to store carbon dioxide underground near Galva, removing plans that would have brought carbon dioxide from Iowa to the site and reducing the overall amount of carbon dioxide proposed for storage. The company resubmitted its Class...

Galva, IL · 1d

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Peoria spaghetti dinner will fund veteran home repairs

The Illinois Valley Fuller Center For Housing will host its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser for veteran home repairs on November 7 at the Elks Club Lodge in Peoria.

Peoria, IL · 3d

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Darin LaHood wins Illinois U.S. House 16th District

Darin LaHood defeated challenger Paul Nolley to retain his seat in the 16th District, securing his seventh term in the House.

Peoria, IL · 3d