Celebrating National 4-H Week by kicking off program enrollment

It’s National 4-H Week, and while COVID-19 has made this a trying year for the organization they’re still offering many programs for youth to learn, grow, and try new things. 4-H Program Coordinator Nicole Nelson and 4-H
Uber announces expansion into Knox, Warren and more

Ride-share platform, Uber looks like it’s making its way into Knox, Warren, and several other area counties.
Judge Emily Sutton gains Bustos and Durbin endorsements for judicial campaign

Emily Sutton is running as a Democrat for a full term on the 9th Circuit Court’s bench after she was appointed to fill the remainder of Judge Paul Mangieri’s term.
92 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Knox County in the last week

The Knox County Health Department is reporting the largest single-week jump in COVID-19 cases yet.
Porter, Danny L.

Danny L. Porter, 73, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 1:07 pm, Monday, October 5, 2020, in Monmouth, IL.
Illinois sees 1,617 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,617 more people were confirmed to carry COVID-19.
Madigan probe delayed until after election; GOP objects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Democratic chairman of an Illinois House committee investigating misconduct by Speaker Michael Madigan has postponed further hearings until after the election.
Ending cash bail, more rehab part of Pritzker prison plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The governor of Illinois has outlined proposals for improving the criminal justice system.