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Spoon River College Board Appoints Holly Norton as Interim President

Spoon River College Board Appoints Holly Norton as Interim President   The Spoon River College Board of Trustees has appointed Holly Norton as Interim President of Spoon River College, effective July 1st, 2026. Norton currently serves as Vice President of Educational and Student Services and brings decades ...
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Focus Fitness Family Fun Run/Walk This July 4th

Focus Fitness Family Fun Run/Walk This July 4th   Memorial Hospital is proud to invite community members of all ages to kick off their Independence Day with movement, connection, and fun at the FOCUS Fitness Family Fun Run/Walk. Taking place on July 4th, this family-friendly event begins ...
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WIU Performing Arts Society Raises Nearly $25,000 at 2026 Gala

WIU Performing Arts Society Raises Nearly $25,000 at 2026 Gala   The Western Illinois University Performing Arts Society (PAS) raised nearly $25,000 during its 2026 annual gala, “Prohibition Party: Shhh…Tell ’em Billy Sent Ya!” held May 2nd, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. The event served as ...
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Legislation to Help with National Guard Recruiting Passes

A bill sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) which would help the Illinois National Guard with recruiting has passed the House and is on its way to the Governor. Senate Bill 3818 establishes the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP) and authorizes the Department of Military Affairs to ...
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Melissa Onion, RN, Named Interim Chief Nursing Officer at MDH

Melissa Onion, RN, Named Interim Chief Nursing Officer at MDH   The McDonough District Hospital Board of Directors announced that Melissa Onion, RN, BSN, CLC, has been named interim Chief Nursing Officer. An eight-year employee at MDH, Onion currently serves as the Director of Obstetrics. Onion first ...
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BOIL ORDER IS LIFTED

BOIL ORDER IS LIFTED North Macomb Area   The boil order in the affected area(s)  has been lifted. Independent laboratory testing has verified that the water is safe. All residents in the affected area(s) may return to normal use. . If you have any questions, please contact the ...
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WATER MAIN BREAK DISRUPTS NORTHWEST SERVICE

WATER MAIN BREAK DISRUPTS NORTHWEST SERVICE Due to a water main break on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the northwest quadrant of the city is currently experiencing water service disruptions. Customers will be without water or very little water until the repair is complete. A boil order ...
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WIU Graduate Student Wins Top Honors in Computer Science

WIU Graduate Student Wins Top Honors in Computer Science   Western Illinois University is proud to highlight the outstanding achievement of Computer Science graduate student Abiodun Damilare Adebanjo, who earned the Best Poster Paper Award in the Computer Science category at the Illinois State Academy of ...
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Flags of Love Return for Memorial Day

Flags of Love Return for Memorial Day Mayor Inman and the Flags of Love Committee announce that the Flags of Love will be displayed in Chandler Park on Monday, May 25th, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The display is in honor of Memorial Day and ...
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Downtown Summer Concert Series

Downtown Summer Concert Series   The Downtown Summer Concert Series is back for another season of afternoon entertainment in Chandler Park beginning Wednesday, June 3rd,. The season will start with a performance by Bill Maakastad starting at 12:00 p.m. in the Chandler Park Gazebo. Guests are ...
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Lia Barraza Sloan Serves as Illinois House Page for a Day

Lia Barraza Sloan Serves as Illinois House Page for a Day   Lia Barraza Sloan of Galesburg served as a Page for a Day in the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday. She was the guest of State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha). “Lia has been a very ...
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WIU Campuses Hosting IHDA Housing Blueprint Listening Sessions

WIU Campuses Hosting IHDA Housing Blueprint Listening Sessions   In conjunction with the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA), Western Illinois University will host two community listening sessions for the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s (IHDA) 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint development process at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May ...
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