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Abilities Plus Honors Community Champions at 2026 Annual Awards Banquet

Abilities Plus Celebrates Another Successful Year at Annual Awards Dinner. Approximately 160 supporters of Abilities Plus gathered on October 28th at the Annawan Banquet Center for the organization’s annual awards dinner, celebrating another successful year of serving individuals with delays and disabilities throughout Henry and Stark Counties. The evening recognized individuals, businesses, organizations, and volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and support for the agency and its mission.

Stark County, IL · 3d
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The Budget-Friendly Illinois Town Where Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security Alone

Nobody put Kewanee, Illinois on a billboard, and honestly, that’s exactly why it’s still worth talking about. It’s the kind of town that rewards curiosity, and if you’re an Illinois resident who’s been quietly watching your expenses climb while your patience shrinks, this place deserves your full attention.

Kewanee, IL · 5d
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Full Shelter Sparks Call for Local Adoptions

As kennels are filling up and space is becoming limited, the Knox County Humane Society is taking steps to encourage adoptions by waiving fees, shares Executive Director Erin Buckmaster:. “We are extremely full at the shelter, like every other shelter in the United States. We have some wonderful pets there....

Galesburg, IL · 22h
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The hum that has Kewanee hitting pause

Concerns about a constant, around-the-clock hum from cooling equipment are one reason Kewanee officials are slowing approval of a proposed data center. Before moving the project forward, council members say they want more information about noise levels and other potential impacts. Developers have said the facility will comply with Kewanee’s...

Kewanee, IL · 21h
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Repairs Underway on Princeton's Red Covered Bridge After 2023 Strike

Repairs are underway on the Red Covered Bridge north of Princeton, the 163-year-old Bureau County span that has been closed since a truck hit it in 2023. The Illinois Department of Transportation describes a $1.25 million project in two phases and anticipates finishing all of the work by June 2027, according to IDOT. The job is meant to keep the historic structure standing and make the crossing safer for motorists.

Princeton, IL · 11h

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New owners will close Hanna City’s Coffee Can

The Coffee Can coffee shop in Hanna City is scheduled to close permanently after its second shutdown, with its final day of operation set for Friday, November 13.

Hanna City, IL · 10h

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Students, veteran share Veterans Day message at Wethersfield ceremony

KEWANEE — Two high school students and a veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan brought the message of Veterans Day to the Kewanee Veterans Council’s annual observance held Wednesday at Wethersfield High School. Each year the KVC asks Kewanee and Wethersfield high schools to select a senior...

Kewanee, IL · 20h

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Kewanee has money to replace 180 lead water lines, but few are asking for it

Kewanee has received enough grant money to replace lead water-service lines in 180 homes. But the city hasn’t received many applications for the money, the CIty Council learned this week. The grant pays to install lead-free lines to homes. Public Works Director Chris Berry said residents in the homes...

Kewanee, IL · 1d

The Register-Mail

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Live portraiture class among 9 things to do around Galesburg

The weekend brings a portraiture class with a live model, an author meet and greet and dinosaur activities for children, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Galesburg area. Wendy Dispennette: Awakening Innocence What: See the art exhibit on the second floor R.A.I.L. Gallery. There will be a reception fro 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 21 during Merry Market. When: Nov. 13 – Dec. 19 Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg Cost: Free Leap into Leaves What: Learn about fall leaves, why they change color and what determines their colors. Donations are accepted to support nature programs. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. When: 9:30 – 11 a.m. Nov. 14 Where: Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, Cost: Free Live Model Session: Portraiture class What: Join Ana for this second Portrait in Oil class for additional practice with a live model. Practice a unique portrait and explore contrasts and differences from our first model. The “Portrait in Oil” ticket includes all materials: brushes, oil paint, easel, palette and primed surface to work on. This session is also open to artists who will bring their own drawing or painting materials. If

Galesburg, IL · 1d

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Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Annawan on November 26, 2026

Free Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26th in Annawan. The community is invited to come together and celebrate Thanksgiving with a free holiday meal in Annawan on Thursday, November 26th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Annawan Community Center, located at 314 North State Street in Annawan. The meal...

Annawan, IL · 2d

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And the Winner of the Halloween Coloring Contest is…

The 2026 Regional Media Halloween Coloring Contest results are in! Presented by Ahearn & Associates Medical Center. A special thank you goes out to our Pizza sponsor, Pizza Hut. And thank you to our supporting sponsors, State Bank of Toulon and Mercado La Concepcion. We would like to thank all...

Kewanee, IL · 14h

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Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 Bring 24/7 Christmas Music to the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties Beginning November 15

The Star Radio Network is spreading holiday cheer with nonstop Christmas favorites through December 31, 2026. PRINCETON & KEWANEE, IL — November 11, 2026 — It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas across the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties! The Star Radio Network is getting ready to bring the magic of the holiday season to local listeners as Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 officially switch to 24/7 Christmas music beginning Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Kewanee, IL · 1d

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Elmwood Schools Lose Bus Funding Vote as Peoria County Rejects Tax Hike

Elmwood CUSD 322 asked Peoria County voters to let it raise its maximum transportation levy rate from $0.20 to $0.40 per $100 of equalized assessed value, and the answer came back loud and clear: no. More than 68% of voters rejected the measure, leaving the district without the extra bus funding it had hoped to lock in.

Peoria County, IL · 1d

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Peoria County regional superintendent reveals oversight gap in ELITE program as PPS prepares for NOVA Academy

PEORIA (25News Now) - As Peoria Public Schools prepares to replace ELITE Community Outreach’s Game Changer Safe School with its new NOVA Academy, Peoria County’s regional superintendent says confusion over who was responsible for monitoring the program may have allowed compliance issues to go unchecked for years. The...

Peoria County, IL · 2d

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Attend a musical, shop a holiday market, raise funds for area pets and more | Dani's Weekend Rundown for Nov. 12-15

The weekend is approaching quickly, and there are plenty of fun events across the greater Quad Cities region. Get involved with a great cause or find something fun for the entire family. There's a lot to consider in this edition of Dani's Weekend Rundown. Have an event you want featured...

Moline, IL · 23h

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Hy-Vee says its Holiday Meal Deal feeds 10 people for less than $35

Hy-Vee is offering a holiday meal deal designed to feed 10 people for less than $35 through Dec. 24. The updated Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Deal costs less than $3.50 per person and includes 26 items, according to a community announcement. Hy-Vee said it lowered the price from a previously announced $39 offer. The deal is available in stores and online from Nov. 2 through Dec. 24. What's included in the Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Deal The Holiday Meal Deal includes: Hy-Vee frozen turkey, up to 12 pounds Three 14.5-ounce cans of Hy-Vee cut green beans Three 15.25-ounce cans of Hy-Vee whole kernel golden corn One 10.5-ounce can of Hy-Vee cream of mushroom soup One 6-ounce bag of Hy-Vee salted crispy onions Two 8.5-ounce boxes of Hy-Vee corn muffin mix One 5-pound bag of Hy-Vee One Step russet potatoes One 12-ounce bag of Ocean Spray fresh cranberries Three fresh sweet potatoes One 10-ounce bag of Hy-Vee mini marshmallows Two packets of Hy-Vee gravy mix Two 6-ounce boxes of Hy-Vee stuffing mix One 15-ounce can of Hy-Vee pumpkin One 12-ounce can of Hy-Vee evaporated milk Hy-Vee frozen pie crust One 8-ounce container of Hy-Vee Original whipped topping One 12-count package of Hy-Vee Brown

Galesburg, IL · 3d

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Arts Center’s Great Bowls of Soup fundraiser set for Nov. 12

The Galesburg Arts Center’s 18th annual Great-Great-GREAT Bowls of Soup fundraiser will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Very Important Bowl ticket holders may enter at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 for standard admission and $65 for early access. Each ticket includes a flight of...

Galesburg, IL · 2d

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Community foundation awards $5,150 to five nonprofits serving Geneseo

GENESEO, Ill.—The GIFT Community Foundation has awarded $5,150 in fall grants to five nonprofits serving Geneseo. The grants will support early learning, Special Olympics participation, home safety and other programs for local residents. “These grants show what local giving can do right here in Geneseo,” said Betsy Brudos, chair...

Geneseo, IL · 21h