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Monmouth and Galesburg are at different stages of adding new TIF districts and they have different visions for using the economic development tool. One aims to generate housing development while the other could revitalize industrial properties.
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The superintendent of a western Illinois school district was acquitted Friday of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from a dispute over the compilation of student medical records.
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The National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities reported that all major observation sites in its service area hit a heat index of at least 110 degrees during the two-day extreme heat event on July 26 and 27.
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The Knox County board this week gave the go-ahead to starting an on-demand service. The Galesburg city council approved it in mid-July.
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A new book highlights 15 sermons by civil rights leader The Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, who grew up in Macomb.
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The Y has added an indoor playground, outdoor wellness spaces, and a youth center.
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