National Railroad Hall of Fame selects contractor, breaks ground in coming weeks with 2027 opening

Rendering of the National Railroad Hall of Fame visitor center, which will break ground in the coming weeks south of the Amtrak Depot in Galesburg with a planned 2027 opening. (COURTESY NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME) The
Bailey tells Galesburg diners Illinois residents are ‘financially oppressed’ during campaign stop

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey speaks to diners at Tres Cafe in Galesburg Tuesday morning, Feb. 17, 2026, during his “Take Back Illinois” tour. (CAMERON LINE/WGIL) Republican candidate for Illinois Governor Darren Bailey made a stop in
Warren County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026. See a list of home and other sales

The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of Feb. 9-13, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report
Tracy Lawrence announces new 2026 ‘No Alibis’ tour dates

Tracy Lawrence will hit the road in 2026 with his newly announced ‘No Alibis Tour,’ a headlining run that celebrates decades of hits and the storytelling that has defined his career. Lawrence posted on social media: “This
Hardy joined by Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen on the song “McArthur”

Hardy is joined by Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen on the song “McArthur,” written by Hardy alongside Jameson Rogers, Josh Thompson and Chase McGill, with production by Jay Joyce. Hardy shares of the track: “’McArthur’
