Eugene “Gene” O. Raes
Eugene “Gene” O. Raes, 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Gene was born July 30, 1941 in Orion, Il the son of Oscar O. and Margurite (Vanholderback) Raes. He was raised and educated in Little York, IL, graduating from Little York High […]
New Rules Clarifing 40B Carbon Tax Credit, Could Be A Glimpse into Future Guidelines
When it comes to carbon tax credits, there have been a lot of grey areas on what it takes to qualify. In May, rules were released, clarifying the qualifications for the 40B carbon tax credit for 2023 and 2024. While these rules came out a year and a half late, Knox County farmer Grant Strom […]
IHSA State Girls Basketball To Remain at Illinois State University’s CEFCU Arena Through 2029
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA), Illinois State University (ISU), and the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau announced on June 18, 2024, that they have reached a five-year contract extension for the IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals to remain at CEFCU Arena on the ISU campus in Normal through the 2029 state tournament. “CEFCU […]
Monmouth College’s April Zorn Memorial Stadium undergoing $1.6 million makeover
Story by Barry McNamara MONMOUTH, ILL. (06/24/2024) During his days as a Monmouth College student in the early 1980s, Roger Haynes was once tasked by the athletic department with an important nightshift – guarding the Fighting Scots’ track from dusk to dawn during a key time in the installation of its then-new surface. As the […]
Another Successful Monmouth College Fighting Scot Society Golf Outing
Monmouth College Sports Information Director Nathan Baliva was in the WRAM Morning Show studio this morning and gave a recap of another successful Fighting Scots Society golf outing over the weekend. It was the 10th annual outing for the college. Proceeds from the event go toward the Fighting Scots Society, the Monmouth College athletic support […]
Another Successful Monmouth College Fighting Scot Society Golf Outing
Heat Wave and Possible Storms Hit the Local Area to Start the Week
Heat and humidity will build today, especially for areas insoutheastern Iowa into far northeastern Missouri into west-centralIllinois. Heat index readings will rise to between 95 to near 100degrees this afternoon and early evening.If you plan to spend time outdoors this afternoon and evening, besure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and takefrequent breaks […]
To Survive the Summer Heat, Choose Plants Built for the Sizzle
Summer can be a scorcher, but by selecting the right plants, a landscape can still look sultry all summer long. Both trialed and native plants can tolerate the heat. Trial plants are evaluated throughout the season for heat tolerance and can be planted in the ground or containers. Growers can learn what worked well and […]
What to Know Before ‘Reversing’ Your Retirement with Local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Ryan Painter
If you’ve retired, you may have thought you closed the book on one chapter of your life. But what happens if you need to “reverse” your retirement? Due to higher inflation and rising interest rates, many retirees are taking out more money from their retirement accounts than they had originally anticipated. As a result, some […]
Cubs Unveil Statue of Baseball Great Ryne Sandberg
Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg is being honored by the team. A statue of the standout second baseman was unveiled yesterday outside of Wrigley Field. Sandberg was recently diagnosed with cancer. His sculpture joins those of other Cub greats like Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins, Ron Santo, and Billy Williams. Sandberg won seven Silver […]