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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 · 13d

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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

The Register-Mail

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 · 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 · 16h

WMBD/WYZZ

Filming begins on documentary about the Three Horsemen of Tazewell County

Filming has begun on a new documentary about the Three Horsemen in Tazewell County, which is scheduled to be released next summer to mark the 200th anniversary of their historic rescue mission.

Tazewell County, IL · 1d

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Pritzker to ‘pause’ public events while recovering from outpatient procedure

(25News Now) - Gov. JB Pritzker will undergo an outpatient urology procedure on Monday, Nov. 9 leading him to “pause” public events during his recovery, a governor’s spokesperson said. “This is the standard and final follow-up to the same procedure he completed in May 2026,” said Matt...

Peoria, IL · 9h

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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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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

familydestinationsguide.com

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...

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Parkview Estates resident to receive overdue repairs

PEORIA (25News Now) - After two months of waiting, things are finally changing for Parkview Estates resident Deidra Harper. On August 16, she returned home to discover her apartment’s roof had collapsed, damaging fixtures and spreading insulation everywhere. “I was devastated. I couldn’t believe it happened,” she remarked, “I...

Peoria, IL · 1d

WMBD/WYZZ

Peoria considers bans on hemp-derived THC and Kratom

The Peoria City Council is scheduled to consider banning the sale of hemp-derived THC and kratom during its meeting next Tuesday.

Peoria, IL · 10h

galesburgcommunitynews.org

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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The Peoria NAACP and Elite Community Outreach are challenging a proposed shakeup of the local school program

PEORIA (25NewsNow) – The Peoria school board is scheduled to vote Monday, Nov. 9, on the future of Elite’s Game Changer Safe School. Peoria Public Schools says the program at Trewyn School for sixth through eighth graders is facing challenges, including discipline issues and neighborhood violence. Peoria Public...

Peoria, IL · 14h

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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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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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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.

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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...

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Peoria City Council member declares victory in judge’s race

PEORIA COUNTY (25News Now) - An at-large Peoria City Council member is the apparent winner of an election to a judgeship once held by his uncle. Tuesday night, Democrat Mike Vespa had 52.6% of the vote, and Republican incumbent Tim Cusack had 47.4%. Vespa declared victory in a statement Tuesday night.

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