Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law

Many hospitals in Illinois could be forced to reduce services or even go out of businessdue to cuts in federal Medicaid spending that President Donald Trump recently signedinto law. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) Article
Seen on Scene: Clint Black, Diamond Rio rock Knox County Fair 2025

Country superstar Clint Black, along with special guest Diamond Rio, entertained a huge crowd at the Knox Country Fair on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (STEVE DAVIS) Country superstar Clint Black, along with special guest Diamond Rio, entertained
Riley Green earns fifth No. 1 on country radio with ‘Worst Way’

Riley Green has earned his fifth No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart with his hit single, “Worst Way.” In addition, Gren has announced his second Duckman Jam concert, taking place November 22nd in Little Rock,
Tori Kelly announces first pregnancy, teases new song in video

Tori Kelly is expecting her first child with husband André Murillo. In an interview with PEOPLE, Tori shared: “This year has already been full of highs — getting to perform in stadiums all summer, writing the most
The Band Perry confirms return to country music

The Band Perry confirmed their official return to country music, coming 15 years after they released their debut studio album on June 6, 2010. The trio surprised fans with a performance on CMA Fest’s Hard Rock Stage
Remembering Craig Johnson: Basketball mentor and business titan

Craig M. Johnson died June 25, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria from heart-related issues. He was 85. (Submitted by the family) A Galesburg man whose backyard basketball court became a summer haven for
Knox County property transfers for July 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 July 3-9, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
1973 Streaks & Molly Smith: ‘Spending our whole lives watching boys get to play’

Former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach Evan Massey shares his insights on the game and other topics through his Massey Basketball blog, now featured here on WGIL. *** This past week I read an article with some