Monmouth coffee shop owner announces campaign for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District
Dillan Vancil (Vancil for Congress) A Monmouth businessman has announced he is launching a campaign for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Dillan Vancil, who owns six Dame Fine Coffee shops, including ones in Monmouth and Galesburg, will have
Fire causes smoke damage to vacant Galesburg home
An unoccupied Galesburg home sustained smoke damage as the result of a fire early Thursday morning. The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 109 S. Whitesboro Street at 6:09 a.m. Thursday. Upon arrival, fire
Elmwood Competitive Dance Team Wins Hometown Heroes of the Week!
The Elmwood High School competitive dance team got the most votes in from their fans this week and are the FM 95 Hometown Heroes of the Week with Advanced Plumbing and Mechanical in Monmouth, the Regional Office of Education, and Martin,
Community rallies for Galesburg first responder after childbirth crisis
The Galesburg Police Department, first responders, family, friends and concerned citizens are coming to the aid of a Galesburg/Knox County 911 dispatcher who suffered a life-threatening medical emergency while giving birth this past weekend. Abbey Small experienced
Two killed in crash involving wrong-way driver on I-74 near Gilson
Two people were killed in a two-vehicle accident involving a wrong-way driver early Thursday morning on I-74 near Gilson. According to Illinois State Police, Troop 4 units responded to a two vehicle fatal traffic crash at approximately
Inaugural Lone Star Smokeout Festival to feature headliners Jon Pardi, Cody Jinks and Midland
Jon Pardi, Cody Jinks and Midland are set to headline the inaugural Lone Star Smokeout, taking place May 2–4 on the AT&T Stadium grounds in Arlington, Texas. The country music and barbecue festival will bring over 15
Hank Williams Jr., Chris Stapleton headlining 2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
Chris Stapleton and Hank Williams Jr. will headline the annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival, taking place Veterans Park on the Milwaukee lakefront on July 11-12. In addition to Williams Jr. (July 11) and Stapleton (July 12), several additional