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Driver dies in Canton crash that sparked house fire

A person died in a single-vehicle crash that ignited a house fire in rural Canton, Illinois, on Saturday.

Canton, IL · 11h

The Register-Mail

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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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Jury trial approaching in murder of disabled Galesburg woman by caregiver

The Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office will be able to use Facebook comments, crime scene photographs, a cell phone photograph, and a 911 call at the upcoming trial for a Galesburg man accused of killing his disabled partner, who could not walk and relied on him for care.

Galesburg, IL · 2d
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UPDATE: Man dead after motorcycle crash in Peoria County

A man in his 50s died and a woman was hospitalized in stable condition after a motorcycle collided with a passenger vehicle in Peoria County on Saturday.

Peoria County, IL · 1d

The Register-Mail

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On the market: Galesburg Craftsman has a swimming pool, stone patio

Address: 1015 N. Prairie St., Galesburg Property description: This four-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom Craftsman brick home on a corner lot on one of Galesburg's historic brick streets has had only two owners in 71 years. Built in 1927, the home has 3,370 square feet in four levels of living space. The front porch leads to a formal entryway featuring woodwork, archways and the original crystal chandelier. The living room has a woodburning fireplace and French doors that lead to a sunroom. A formal dining room is just off the living room. The kitchen has wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a built-in breakfast nook and a back staircase. The second floor includes four bedrooms, an updated full bathroom, storage and a walkout balcony. The third-floor space, with ceiling beams and an open layout could function as a family room, recreation space or an additional bedroom. The finished lower level has recreation areas, a kitchenette-style laundry space and storage. Outside, the private backyard includes a stone patio, an above-ground swimming pool, mature landscaping and space for gardening. There is a circular driveway and a detached three-stall garage. Asking price: $339,000 Listing agent: Ellie Pinzarrone, Century 21 Tucker Swanson, 309-343-6121 About this series

Galesburg, IL · 2d

galesburgcommunitynews.org

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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 · 2d

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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

galesburgcommunitynews.org

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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 · 2d

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Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner and Place Holders

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Sidney Stiers, of Williamsfield, took first place in Illinois Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet, held on Oct. 30. Stiers, a sophomore at the University of Illinois, is a member of the Knox County Farm Bureau and the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter. She will go on to represent Illinois in the national Collegiate Discussion Meet at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference March 12-15, 2027, in New Orleans.

Illinois · 2d

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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 · 2d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Wildlife Prairie Park seeks name for new American kestrel

Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City, Ill., is seeking a name for its new American kestrel ambassador, a rescued bird that will educate the public through school visits and events.

Hanna City, IL · 2d

CleanTechnica

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A New $1.5 Billion Wind Farm Will Play In Peoria

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. It ain’t over ’til it’s over, but the proposed $1.5 billion, 500-megawatt...

Peoria County, IL · 1d

Yahoo!

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Galesburg town hall to cover carbon sequestration pipelines, land rights

Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin and Citizens Against Heartland Greenwashing Projects are hosting a town hall on farmer land rights and carbon sequestration pipelines. The town hall will be held on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Road, suite 101, in Galesburg. Farmers' land rights and carbon sequestration pipelines are the topics for discussion and are both part of Senate Bill 2842, which is another discussion point.

Galesburg, IL · 11h

thecommunityword.com

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Proposed wind farm in Peoria denied by committee, approved by County Board

EDITOR’S NOTE: The project was approved by the County Board after presstime on Nov. 5. The Community Word will have a followup story in the December issue out Nov. 25. After two weeks of evidence and testimony capped by a day-long session, Peoria County’s Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 14 voted to recommend denying the application for a $1.5 billion wind farm proposed by Four Creeks, LLC.

Peoria County, IL · 9h

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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 · 2d

chronicleillinois.com

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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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Swim and Dive Takes First at Monmouth Invite

MONMOUTH, Ill. — The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's swimming and diving teams took first place at the Monmouth Invite on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Pepper Natatorium. The Titans dominated the field with eight individual and two relay wins. IWU topped the six-team invite with 355 and 335 points, respectively. The Titans grabbed 12 combined individual wins this weekend.

Monmouth, IL · 1d