Native American mascot ban clears Illinois House, heads to Senate

By BRIDGETTE FOX Capitol News Illinois bfox@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois K-12 schools may soon be required to pick new mascots to replace those that reference Native American names and imagery. That would include logos, team names and
Nickelback, Brantley Gilbert to perform on Day 2 of ‘Velocity Festival’ at Field Of Dreams

Nickelback has been announced as the headliner of the second day of the new Velocity Festival hosted at the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa. The two-day weekend fest, scheduled for August 30th and 31st,
See Stagecoach Festival’s star-studded lineup for 2025 Diplo’s HonkyTonk

Stagecoach Fest — California’s country music festival — shared the lineup for this year’s HonkyTonk tent, curated once again by Diplo, returning for the third year. The star-studded roster includes exclusive performances from Diplo himself with Paris
Knox County property transfers for April 3-9, 2025. 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 April 3-9, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
Burgers and custard closer to Galesburg? Freddy’s submits plans, fixed on location

Freddy’s is a leading fast-casual franchise concept with nearly 500 locations across 36 states nationwide. (Freddy’s) Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is making progress toward opening its first Galesburg location, with civil drawings now submitted to the