The advisory referendum is on ballots in Henderson, McDonough, and Warren counties.

from parts of Rock Island County through west central Illinois to McDonough County. Republican State Rep. Dan Swanson of Alpha is seeking a sixth term. He faces Democrat Kermit Thomas.

This fall’s fiber fest in Macomb on Oct. 24 featured a dozen farmers and nine artisans — all of them women.

From noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, AME Allen Chapel will host a Souls to the Polls event in partnership with Galesburg NAACP Branch 3016-B and other local Black churches.

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.

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.

The city and its partners are seeking the bonding to help pay for an economic development project anchored by a sports complex.

The visitor attraction is being built at 247 S. Seminary St. near Galesburg’s Amtrak depot and is expected to open in summer 2027.