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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties for May 26, 2024
These real estate transactions, recorded the week of May 13, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY. 615 N. Town Ave., Princeville: Ricky D. Pope to Taylor S. Burgess, $78,000. 1905 N. Lehman Road, Peoria: Tina...
Many Paths: 4 reasons Galesburg's population is declining and how we can stop the trend
After five decades of population decline, let’s look at how we are doing. Four areas have been identified to explain why people leave a city. Cost of living-high property taxes: The cost of living is up everywhere, spurred on by the pandemic, a shortage of consumer goods and corporate greed. Many items have gone up double and triple, and it does not appear likely they will go back down anytime soon. Being able to afford a starter home, once the American dream, is just about out of reach for an average income family. The mortgage itself might not be any higher than renting, (median rent in Galesburg was recorded as $650 in the 2020 census, which is more than likely $750 now). After adding property taxes, and property insurance, that once affordable mortgage goes to $1100-$1300 per month, well outside of the range for a medium income family. We brag that we are a low-cost town. That mostly is an illusion.
Levitt AMP Galva Music Series free Sunday concerts begin this weekend
GALVA, Ill. (KWQC) -Some of the best live music in our entire region during the summer months is enjoyed during the free Sunday night concerts at Wiley Park in Galva, Illinois. The famous Levitt AMP Galva Music Series kicks off for the 2024 season over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend....
West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes found in Fulton County
West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes found in Fulton County.
Elmwood-Brimfield’s Mya Strahm soars above the state to win 25 Sports Athlete of the Week
PEORIA (25News Now) - Mya Strahm not only earned a 2nd straight Class 1A state pole vault title. But her record-setting vault also earned her qualification to the US Olympic Trials. Strahm’s state title performance also earns her the 25 Sports Athlete of the Week. You can watch 25News...
Williamsfield will hire interim school superintendent
WILLIAMSFIELD – The Williamsfield Board of Education has decided to hire an interim superintendent of schools after negotiations with a finalist fell through. Following interviews on May 9, the board narrowed the field to two candidates who had been presented after a search conducted by the Illinois Association of School Boards. Those finalists were then interviewed by board members and stakeholders from the district on May 13.
Tornadoes, strong winds and hail are possible Tuesday night in northwest Illinois
Much of northwest Illinois, including the Quad Cities, Galesburg, Macomb, Aledo and more, are at a moderate risk of severe weather Tuesday night. According to the National Weather Service, much of the northwest and the central western part of the state is at a 4 out of 5 for severe weather. The...
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