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Wings Academy celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

KEWANEE, Ill. — Educators, community leaders, elected officials and supporters gathered Wednesday, Nov. 4, to celebrate the official opening of Wings Academy during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new school. Among those attending were Illinois State Rep. Travis Weaver, Kewanee Mayor Gary Moore, members of the Kewanee Veterans Council,...

Kewanee, IL · 1d
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New vintage flea market opens in downtown Moline

The place to be in the Quad Cities late afternoon Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 was 5th Ave. Flea, at 1405 5th Ave., Moline, which held its grand opening with a packed crowd in a packed two-story market. Check-out lines to buy merchandise stretched deep into the diverse business nearly out...

Quad Cities, IL · 1d
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Veterans Can Eat For Free On Sunday In Davenport

And in addition, if you donate $20 to a great cause, you get $20 in free play.

Davenport, IA · 3d

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Kewanee City Council Meeting Agenda for November 9, 2026

The Kewanee City Council will meet on Monday, November 9, 2026. The meeting will be streamed live on our WKEI “Regional Media News Facebook” page. The agenda and notes from the packet are below. You can find the background information on the agenda items in the “Kewanee City Council packet.”

Kewanee, IL · 1d
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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 · 2d

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A tribute to a veteran among things to do in Galesburg

A Korean War veteran and former member of the Galesburg City Council will be honored Tuesday, Nov. 11 on Veterans Day. A tribute to Lomac Payton will be held in the Graham Health System S+T Center Atrium beginning at 6 p.m. Payton will be honored for his decades of service,...

Galesburg, IL · 1d

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Nothing Changing At Fairgrounds Despite Annexation Into City Of Princeton

When the Princeton City Council annexed the Bureau County Fairgrounds into the city earlier this year, there was some question as to whether it would change the operations of the fair. At Monday's City Council meeting, council approved grandfathering in any and all activities held by the fair. As long...

Princeton, IL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Wake Up Tri-Counties RaeAnn Talks Nurse Practitioner Week, Birth Control, DOT Physicals, A1C Test Special, Vaccines, and Insurance Navigators

RaeAnn Tucker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about National Nurse Practitioner Week, Thanks, Birth Control Day, free Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, DOT Physical Exams, A1C Test Special, Vaccines, and Insurance Navigators. RaeAnn Tucker of the Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare Clinics joined Wake Up Tri-Counties for the weekly public health update, discussing several November health observances, available clinic services, special pricing on health screenings, vaccination opportunities, and assistance with health insurance enrollment.

Stark County, IL · 1d

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Donate old computers, laptops or phones at Knox County digital device collection

Give your old computers, phones, laptops or tablets a new purpose by donating them during the Knox County Extension Office’s Digital Device Collection from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 16-20 at the Knox County Extension Office, 180 S. Soangetaha Road, Suite 108, Galesburg, a news release says. Through a partnership with the Illinois Tech Reuse Network, […]

Galesburg, IL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Controversial $1.5B Four Creeks wind farm gets green light

The Peoria County Board approved a special use zoning request for the $1.5 billion Four Creeks Wind Farm on Thursday despite opposition from several board members and numerous residents concerned about property values and noise.

Peoria County, IL · 2d

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Moline to Distribute Free Food Gift Cards Nov. 14

MOLINE, Ill. — The City of Moline will distribute free food gift cards on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m., or until supplies run out, at the City Services Center, 1830 6th Avenue, in Moline, Illinois. The city’s Meals for the Holidays program is limited to...

Moline, 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 · 2d

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Peoria County Board approves special use for Four Creeks wind project

PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) – In a tension-filled room Thursday night, the Peoria County Board approved a special use for the Four Creeks wind project 12 to 5. The Four Creeks, LLC wind project, developed by Repsol Renewables, would span four townships in northwestern Peoria County. There will be...

Peoria County, IL · 1d

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Moline Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Floating Airport

Petty Officer 3rd Class Corey Smith, a native of Moline, Illinois, serves aboard USS Nimitz, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Smith graduated from Moline High School in 2017. “Growing up, I learned to not be complacent,” Smith said. “In the Navy, being complacent is dangerous, especially...

Moline, IL · 1d

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McLean grows more blue as first Democrat wins countywide office in 44 years

McLean County Democrats continued to strengthen their grasp on county governance Nov. 3. Joshua Crockett, vice chairman of the McLean County Democratic Party, defeated incumbent Republican County Clerk Kathy Michael. With all precincts reporting, Crockett led Michael by 1,073 votes, a 3-percent margin. Crockett is the first Democrat to win...

Mclean County, IL · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Peoria County Board gives OK to controversial wind farm project

A controversial $1.5 billion, large-scale wind farm development has gained approval from the Peoria County Board on a split vote and with a long list of conditions. The Four Creeks Wind Project proposed by Repsol Renewables calls for installation of 113 turbines across 27,000 acres in the county’s northwest corner, stretching from Brimfield and Princeville to the Knox and Stark county lines.

Peoria County, IL · 1d

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Bettendorf seeks public input on development near I-80 and Middle Road

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - The City of Bettendorf is asking residents to help shape the future of the Interstate 80 and Middle Road corridor. City officials hosted a public meeting Thursday evening, giving community members an opportunity to discuss potential development plans directly with the city’s planning consultants. “We...

Bettendorf, IA · 2d