Lawmakers tried to reform Illinois’ food system. Here’s why it failed.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II speak at Sola Gratia Farm in Urbana, Illinois on March 19, 2025. Farmers and environmental leaders were also in attendance to
Galesburg unveils 2024 annual report with focus on growth and transparency. Read it here.

The City of Galesburg’s 2024 Annual Report, released this week, showcases a year of economic development, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement, driven by a new strategic plan. Highlighting “progress, purpose, and partnership,” the report details over 326
Lana Del Rey shares ‘Bluebird,’ second single from upcoming LP

Lana Del Rey has shared ‘Bluebird’, the second song from her upcoming album The Right Person Will Stay, slated for release later this year. The song arrives shortly after the release of her previous country-tinged single, “Henry,
Lynyrd Skynyrd to release ‘Celebrating 50 Years: Live at the Ryman’ and share collaboration with Jelly Roll

Legendary southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd has announced the upcoming release of Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman – a live album and DVD commemorating their star-studded last show in 2022 with stalwart guitarist Gary
Galesburg secures $1.2 million in EPA brownfields grants for environmental cleanup and redevelopment

Left: The former Broadview Hotel at 29 Public Square.Top right: The former Knox Laundry site at 57 N. Kellogg St./332 E. Ferris St.Bottom right: The former Tucker’s Printing Company at 175, 179, and 193 N. Cherry St.