PHOTOS: Fireworks and fun at Big Bang Boom 2024!

Photos from the annual WGIL City of Galesburg Big Bang Boom fireworks display at Lake Storey Park on July 4, 2024. The annual Big Bang Boom 4th of July fireworks show was held at Lake Storey Park
Woman arrested for fatal hit-and-run following Galesburg fireworks

A Galesburg woman is jailed after causing a hit-and-run accident Thursday night that left a person dead, not long after the “Big Bang Boom” fireworks show ended. Galesburg Police say Martha E. Ray, 65, is currently in
Dolly Parton developing Broadway musical based on her life and career

Dolly Parton is developing Broadway musical based on her life story. The country legend announced the news on social media, writing: “Hello, I’m Dolly! I’ve been writing my life story as a Broadway musical for several years
See Carly Pearce’s video for ‘Oklahoma (Though The Lens)’

Carly Pearce is sharing the video for “Oklahoma,” the latest in her “Through the Lens” series off her upcoming album, ‘Hummingbird.’ Pearce just wrapped up her supporting gig on Tim McGraw’s Standing Room Only on June 29th,
Monmouth voters to decide whether city clerk continues to be an elected position

The Monmouth City Clerk will be on the November election ballot — not the person, the question of how the city clerk is selected. Monmouth aldermen this week approved putting a referendum on the November 5th ballot
Knox County property transfers for June 27-July 2, 2024. See a list of home and other sales

The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of June 27-July 2, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is