Ryner, Lawrence W.
Lawrence “Larry” W. Ryner, 71, of Cave Springs, AR, formerly of Monmouth, IL, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Circle of Life in Bentonville, AR.
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning at home. Jones was a pioneering actor who eventually lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader.
Redding, Mary
Mary Elizabeth Redding, 89, of Monmouth, IL, died at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Smith, John
John Oren Smith, 61, a proud Army veteran and lifelong hard worker, passed away unexpectedly in his home.
Akpore, Grace
Grace Temisan Akpore, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, August 29, 2024, in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Ameren Illinois hosts second round of open houses for public input on Knox County Connector Project
Using stakeholder feedback from an open house last month, the project team has developed more defined routes
Big Lots to file Chapter 11, already has a buyer, says more stores may close
Company: more stores set to close as it emerges from bankruptcy
UPDATE: Man dead after being hit by Amtrak train in Kewanee
Identity of victim not being released pending positive confirmation
McIntyre, DuWayne ‘Duke’
DuWayne “Duke” Eugene McIntyre, 79, of Roseville, Illinois, died Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Without a stadium deal in place, Bears say they would share a facility
The Chicago Bears may be using a different strategy to secure public funding for a new stadium. The team has been stymied in getting taxpayer funds for a new stadium, but now the CEO says he is
Congressman says government needs to get young people into jobs
An Illinois congressman is celebrating a taxpayer-funded grant for youth apprenticeships. The U.S. Department of Labor is spending $244 million this year on Apprenticeships Build America grants. Illinois’ portion is $8 million, funded by federal taxpayers. The
Illinois pumpkin farmers say crops looking good
Illinois farmers are optimistic about this year’s pumpkin harvest. Federal government figures show that Illinois produced 634 million pounds of pumpkins in 2022, which is more than the next five most productive states combined. Michael Dittmar, of
D205 to vote on $12.2M bid to proceed with warehouse, turf fields, athletic facility upgrade
Work would begin Immediately after bids are approved and be completed by November 2025