A cookout was being held near the parking lot and several people, including students, were nearby. No one was injured.

Historic Walnut Grove Farm is celebrating 38 years on the Knox County Scenic Drive. Its Barn Fest features handmade art, live music, local food, produce and more. The Scenic Drive runs Oct 4-5 and Oct. 11-12.

The Post 6 Big Band and The Lamoine River Ramblers are moving to new venues starting this month.

In a Sept. 30 ruling, Judge Colleen Lawless of the Central District of Illinois granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the use of extended solitary confinement at the Mary Davis Home and granted class certification in a lawsuit filed by current and former residents of the home last year.

Macomb city officials took questions and comments from residents during an open house-style public forum about the proposed sports and entertainment complex.

The Western Illinois Museum and the Western Illinois University School of Music are collaborating to bring live music to the museum’s Our Front Porch series.

The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees approved a pair of “income-producing contracts” for renting out several of its buildings.

Western Illinois University held a brief ceremony on Sept. 23 to mark the 126th anniversary of its founding.

Kim Villanueva recently moved to Washington D.C. from Springfield, Ill., after being elected to lead the grassroots organization dedicated to achieving full equity for women and girls.

A former resident of Allure of Galesburg is suing the nursing home and a former nursing assistant, alleging she coerced him into sexual activity over a six-month period.