$5 million gift to Monmouth College called ‘transformational’
William Goldsborough, 1965 Monmouth College graduate and former Board of Trustees chair, and his wife Beverly donated a $5 million leadership gift to the college. A $5 million leadership gift described as transformational by Monmouth College President
Knox County Mental Health Board to allocate $1.8M for local services. Here’s how to apply
The Knox County Mental Health (708) Board has about $1.8 million available for the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 fiscal year to fund local services for mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use. Board Chair Steve Watts
Monmouth City Council approves steps to create new TIF district for housing development
Monmouth City Council on Tuesday night approved two related measures to establish a new Tax Increment Financing district on the east side of town. The first was an ordinance to engage the TIF consultant in establishing the
Galva Boys Basketball Team Wins Hometown Heroes of the Week!
The Galva boys basketball 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 Fox Towing!
Randy Travis extends ‘More Life Tour’ into 2026
Following his successful run of shows in 2025, Randy Travis has expanded the More Life Tour through spring 2026. The More Life Tour played over 50 shows to more than 60,000 fans in 2025 , selling out
Michael DeForest, longtime Galesburg police captain, recalled for professionalism and mentorship
Michael DeForest in Galesburg Police Department uniform, remembered for professionalism and mentorship. Retired Galesburg Police Captain Michael DeForest, a Galesburg native who served the department for 30 years before retiring in 2001, is being remembered by colleagues
Shinedown shares the video for ‘Searchlight’
Shinedown has released the video for their latest single “Searchlight,” which was first performed live during the band’s historic debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville last year. Frontman Brent Smith introduced the song at the