Macomb will slightly increase the size of its newest park. The city paid $1,500 to purchase less than half-an-acre of land next to the east side of Thorpe Park.

People age 50 and older can take advantage of free health and fitness screenings during a two-hour event in Macomb.

A longtime educator, Knox County native, and three-time Western Illinois University graduate will become the first woman to lead Galesburg District 205 when she takes over as superintendent next summer.

For our Women’s Voices series, commentator Noelle Thompson tells us a well-curated library should always be showing signs of use.

Chance Uhland was named executive director this month, after serving in an interim role for five months. He first came to the Rescue Mission as a case manager, working one-on-one with unhoused people to help them acquire IDs, obtain employment and housing, and address mental health and substance use problems.