The Galesburg city council on Monday approved a resolution to purchase a key property on East South Street, paving the way for future development on the southeast side of downtown near the Amtrak depot and future home of the National Railroad Hall of Fame.

Chief Deputy Adam Cremer was moving a folding table in the back of his squad vehicle when it bumped the rear of the rifle, causing the weapon to discharge in the parking lot of MacArthur Early Childhood Center.

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.