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The visitor attraction is being built at 247 S. Seminary St. near Galesburg’s Amtrak depot and is expected to open in summer 2027.
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TSPR asked the candidates why they are running, whether Congress should regulate AI, the war against Iran, and more. -
A federal lawsuit filed by the family of a diabetic man who died last year after being detained in the Knox County jail alleges he went without medication or blood-sugar monitoring for three days, despite receiving treatment for the condition during a previous stay at the jail. The defendants deny liability for his death. -
Women’s Voices commentator Tammee Petersen works in bilingual education. She tells us about the journey that led to this career. -
At issue is a state law that requires at least half of a STAR Bond district be located in an underserved area. -
Wisconsin-based Civic Media is preparing to acquire 13 radio stations in west central Illinois and southeast Iowa, the company announced Tuesday. The proposed sale includes stations owned by Pritchard Broadcasting Corporation, Titan Broadcasting LLC, and Galesburg Broadcasting Company.
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Our partner station, WTTW, is hosting a Senate Candidate Forum October 20th at 8pm.
Chicago Tonight anchor Brandis Friedman moderates this live candidate forum from WTTW studios ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. Contenders discussing the issues vital to Illinois voters will be Democrat Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy. This forum will take place before a studio audience.
Chicago Tonight anchor Brandis Friedman moderates this live candidate forum from WTTW studios ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. Contenders discussing the issues vital to Illinois voters will be Democrat Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy. This forum will take place before a studio audience.
Echos of the Prairie: the history of the places we call home features short histories of communities in TSPR's broadcast region. Histories are written and voiced by community members. Echos of the Prairie airs Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm. Episodes are also available on demand, on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.
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