For 37 years, the Western Illinois Regional Council-Community Action Agency’s (WIRC-CAA) Project Santa Program has brought smiles to thousands of children in need living in western Illinois. While the Coronavirus pandemic is causing the agency to make a few changes, this special program will continue this holiday season. The Project Santa Program provides a happy…
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The Warren County Board met on Wednesday, September 16th at the Court House with a variety of topics on the agenda. First, board member Mike Pearson read a letter from Board Chairman William Reichow announcing his resignation from the position as Board President and from the County Board. Mr. Reichow has served as the Chairman…
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Public Health Officials Announce 2,120 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Almost 62,00 tests reported in 24 hours SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,120 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 20 additional confirmed deaths. • Cook County: 1 male 50s, 1 male 60s, 2 females 70s, 1…
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Planning for one while dealing with the other. Report Courtesy of OSF Healthcare Newsroom, Allison Libby As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s almost time for flu season, which typically runs from October through March. Every year in the United States, upwards of 10-percent of the population gets influenza. That’s roughly 30 million…
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Henderson County Sheriff Don Seitz reports on 09/18/2020 at 4:53PM, Henderson County Sheriff Deputies arrested Ethan S. Hand of Oquawka, IL, age: 21, was arrested at a residence in the Village of Oquawka for Aggravated Domestic Battery, Criminal Damage to property over $500.00 and Interfering with a report of domestic violence. Hand was transported to the Henderson…
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Despite the numerous temporary shutdowns related to the coronavirus, all programs at Jamison Community Center are now operating reports Director Nancy Mowen, including the Back to School Stars Program, shopping at the Thrift Store, and donations: “We knew that many families were going to be doing remote learning this year, so we sat down as…
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September is Campus Fire Safety Awareness month. Monmouth Fire Captain Craig Cozadd reminds students to treat every fire alarm as if it is an actual fire: “With the amount of personal that we have and if it is a legit situation we have to concentrate on the life and safety of the students first. If…
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Tennis The Galesburg Silver Streak girls tennis team lost to Quincy 7-2. The Streaks picked up a couple of doubles wins. Camryn Anderson and Gwendolyn Allison won at #1 doubles and Kaidence Wilson and Sariah Simmons was victorious at #3 doubles. Cross Country The Galesburg boys and girls cross country teams hosted Alleman at Lake…
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The Chicago White Sox are headed to the postseason for the first time in more than a decade. Chicago (33-17) has won 11 of their last 13 games overall and have the best record in the American League. The Sox clinched a playoff spot, for the first time since 2008, with Thursday’s 4-3 win over…
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CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears came into the season determined toshow they’re more like the team that won the NFC North in 2018 thanthe one that missed the playoffs a year ago. A narrow escape last week wasn’t exactly a strong openingstatement. Maybe now, they’ll start making a convincing case. The Bears aim to win…
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