AgriSafe Network Offers 10 Free Webinars of Different Topics for National Farm Safety Health Week
National Farm Safety and Health Week is occurring during the week of September 18, 2023. To honor this event, AgriSafe Network is releasing ten free webinars on different topics regarding safety in agriculture on their website. AgriSafe Network is a national 501-C3 non-profit organization that works to educate healthcare professionals, as well as agricultural communities […]
West Central Superintendent Stacey Day
Superintendent Day discusses the recent West Central Board of Education meeting including their approved budget, enrollment, cell phone policy, fall sports and the new bass fishing team to begin in the spring, homecoming week, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
OSF St. Mary and Holy Family Medical Center President and CEO Lisa DeKezel and Manager of Community Resources Stephanie Hilten
DeKezel and Hilten discuss new providers in the local area, added services for patients, cancer treatments and the OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute in Peoria, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Warren County Board Chairman Mike Pearson and Buildings and Grounds Chair Sean Cavanaugh
Pearson and Cavanaugh discuss the recent Warren County Board meeting including a presentation from MCAP about a proposed partnership, property assessment, a proposed budget, the operation of Warren County Public Transportation, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
John Deere Harvester Works Announces Indefinite Layoffs
John Deere Harvester Works is laying off employees next month. The company announced that it has informed workers at its East Moline facility that around 225 production employees will be placed on indefinite layoff on October 16th. John Deere says each factory balances the size of its production workforce with the needs of the individual […]
Rep. Randy Frese Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
Representative Randy Frese, released the following statement that he will not seek another term as State Representative for the 99th Illinois House District: “It has been both an honor and a privilege to represent the fine people of West Central Illinois for the past eight and a half years. The job I have been elected […]
Knox County Highway 10 Bridge Reopens
Knox County Board Chairman Jared Hawkinson is pleased to announce that after 6.5 months the County Highway 10 bridge crossing the BNSF Railway Classification Yard has reopened today, Wednesday, September, 20, 2023. The bridge, built in 1985, was closed March 6, 2023 to begin a much needed rehabilitation project at a projected cost of nearly […]
Gallery Reception for 50 Artists on Display for BCA’s 64 ARTS This Friday
On display now in the Buchanan Center for the Arts Gallery through November 3rd is the 64 ARTS, a national juried exhibition shares Executive Director Kristyne Gilbert: “It is artwork from 50 artists all over the United States. It is a variety of mediums. We have everything from video, 2D, 3D, paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture, […]
GAVC’s Manufacturing and Trades Showcase Creates Networking Event for Area Students and Community Members
The Galesburg Area Vocational Center will hold their Manufacturing and Trades Showcase on October 26th for area high school students and community members, shares Knox County Area Partnership President Ken Springer: “A lot of different employers, either manufacturing companies or skilled trades organizations will come and set up at the Galesburg Area Vocational Center and […]
Carl Sandburg College President Dr. Seamus Reilly Talks Impact of Major Industries Being Close By
As remote and contract work has seen an increase, Carl Sandburg College President Dr. Seamus Reilly states being located in west Central Illinois, there are several major industries close by that their offered classes and trades programs feed into: “We look around at what major industries are in the state of Illinois, number one being […]