(Photo By Flickr User alfarman) Last month was one of the warmest Septembers on record in Illinois. State climatologist Jim Angel says, “September’s average temperature was nearly 71 degrees, or 4.5 degrees above normal.” State records go back to 1895; September of this year was tied for sixth place with the year 2005. The…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud) “Be cool, be cool about fire safety!” Being cool about fire safety is job one for each and every one of us! Fire Prevention Week is here in the River City and surrounding areas. Here is a list of the activities going on for Fire Prevention…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User jacinta lluch valero) October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time many organizations raise money for the cause through fundraisers, often selling “pink” themed items. The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to keep an eye out for “pinkwashing” scams during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Organizations and businesses market “pink”…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Joe Brusky) The most popular event of the year at the garden, when fall colors are just starting to peak. Featuring food, music, crafts, and family fun. Join in the celebration of fall at the 2016 Indian Summer Festival, Saturday and Sunday, October 8th & 9th from 10am-4pm each day in…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Lauren) “We know you’ve heard the old saying…… If you mention food, they will come!” Well, we’re calling all of the listeners & webheads to join in for half price food and fun as WVEL-AM 1140 has another “Sweet Deal” just for you! Another great sweet deal starts Friday morning…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User JBull01) Sending a reminder to join in with Knox County & Spoon River Valley for a celebration of rural heritage! About Knox County Scenic Drive: The Knox County Scenic Drive is a self-guided car tour, allowing you to navigate your way through the small towns of Knox County, displaying the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Andrew Malone) According to charismanews.com & musicalsoulfood.com, statistics say that about one in three of us will develop cancer during our lifetime, and about one in five of us will die from the disease. Simply ignoring the possibility is not smart, especially when the choices you make today can greatly…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mark and Allegra Jaroski-Biava) Small and medium-sized public universities hurt by Illinois’ historic budget standoff are enduring bigger enrollment declines than similar-sized schools in nearby states. The nonpartisan Illinois Campaign for Political Reform said in a report that was released on last week that Chicago State University’s enrollment declined by nearly…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Sinead Cochrane) National Coffee Day has passed us by; but no need to fret coffee drinkers, the personal-finance website WalletHub, took a close look at 2016’s Best Cities for Coffee Lovers. To determine the best cities for partaking in America’s coffee culture, WalletHub’s number crunchers compared the 100 largest cities across…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Bureau of Land Management) Join in with Knox County & Spoon River Valley for a celebration of rural heritage the first two weekends in October! About Knox County Scenic Drive: The Knox County Scenic Drive is a self-guided car tour, allowing you to navigate your way through the small towns of…… MORE
