New Engineering Path Available at Sandburg this Fall
Sandburg designed a block of courses specifically for future engineers. The college created a sequence of transferable courses, available starting in the upcoming fall semester, for students pursuing a bachelor’s […]
Corn Gluten Meal: Can It Naturally Prevent Weeds and Feed Your Lawn?
If you have looked for an alternative to synthetic preemergent lawn herbicides that prevent annuals like crabgrass or foxtail, you may have noticed products containing corn gluten meal (CGM). An […]
Monmouth College Students Curry, Plumer, Reed Add to List of Accomplishments this Spring
by Barry McNamara Three Monmouth College seniors who’ve been in the news recently have added to their accomplishments this semester. Curry returns to journalism event For the second straight year, […]
Gov. Pritzker and Mars Snacking Announce 600 New Jobs, Expansion of Global Headquarters in Chicago
Governor JB Pritzker and Mars Snacking announced that the company is creating 600 new jobs to expand its global headquarters in Chicago. This includes adding Mars Snacking’s North America Region, […]
Superstar Trio The Chicks to Take the Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stage
The Illinois State Fair announces Superstar Trio The Chicks to take the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 22, 2026, bringing their powerhouse vocals and award-winning catalog to an already stacked Grandstand […]
Puddle of Mudd Lead Singer Wes Scantlin Proud of New Music
Sunny 97.7 WMOI Afternoon Cruise host, Shawn Temple got a chance to chat with Puddle of Mudd lead singer West Scantlin about their new album “Kiss the Machine”, new single […]
Knox County IL CEO Program Pitch Competition
All are invited for a “Shark Tank” – inspired pitch competition by the Knox County IL CEO students. The Knox County IL CEO program provides Knox County Juniors and Seniors […]
Giannoulias Issues Urgent DMV Text Scam Warning: Don’t Click, It’s a Trick
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued another warning to Illinois residents about a surge in text‑message scams impersonating the DMV and demanding payment and personal information. To raise public awareness, Giannoulias launched a statewide consumer protection campaign – Don’t Click. It’s a Trick – urging Illinoisans not to click on any links. Giannoulias emphasized that neither the […]
Treasurer Michael Frerichs Opens 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest for Young Illinois Residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is calling on young Illinois photographers to submit their agriculture-related photos for the 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest. Winners in three different age categories […]
Monmouth College Welcomes Back Great Decisions Series with Focus on Global Economy
Monmouth College’s 46th year of the Great Decisions Lecture Series returns this Wednesday, March 25th to campus. Economics Professor in Monmouth College’s School of Business, Saad Bashir, will be presenting […]