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Tri States Public Radio

NPR affiliate serving news and diverse music to western Illinois, southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri.

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tspr.org > tspr-local-news > 2026-09-13 > wiu-prepared-to-mark-grand-opening-of-new-center-for-performing-arts

WIU prepared to mark grand opening of new center for performing arts

33+ min ago   (247+ words) A much-anticipated event at Western Illinois University is finally about to happen. WIU will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Interim Director Mick Cumbie said the event is open to…...

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tspr.org > tspr-local-news > 2026-09-09 > boyer-pleads-not-guilty-in-fatal-wrong-way-i-74-crash

Boyer pleads not guilty in fatal wrong-way I-74 crash

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (361+ words) A 19-year-old Monmouth man has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony counts of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 74 near Knoxville that killed two people. Brian Boyer appeared Tuesday in Knox County court. He waived…...

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tspr.org > tspr-local-news > 2026-09-08 > spoon-river-valley-educator-named-national-rural-teacher-of-the-year

Spoon River Valley educator named National Rural Teacher of the Year

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (222+ words) After Jennifer Burdette was named the Illinois Rural Teacher of the Year, the Spoon River Valley High School social studies teacher took the title to a national level. Burdette was named the 2026 National Rural Teacher of the Year by the…...

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tspr.org > community-calendar > event > witches-night-out-returns-to-downtown-burlington-02-09-2026-13-05-52

Witches Night Out Returns to Downtown Burlington

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (166+ words) Grab your ghoul friends and get ready for a spellbinding evening in Downtown Burlington during Witches Night Out on Friday, October 16. This festive downtown stroll invites attendees to visit participating retailers, eateries and drinkeries while enjoying seasonal samples, special offers,…...

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tspr.org > tspr-local-news > 2026-09-02 > warren-county-hasnt-elected-a-democrat-to-the-county-board-since-1984-this-year-theres-a-competitive-race-in-district-2

Warren County hasn’t elected a Democrat to the county board since 1984. This year, there’s a competitive race in District 2

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1788+ words) The last time a Democrat was elected to the Warren County board, Ronald Reagan was President of the United States and a gallon of gas cost a dollar of bill and a couple of dimes. In the more than four…...

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tspr.org > tspr-local-news > 2026-08-31 > artist-studios-coming-to-downtown-burlington-the-skys-the-limit

Artist studios coming to downtown Burlington: ‘The sky’s the limit’

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (473+ words) A project called Undertow Creative is working to open five artist studios in the Peterson Building, a mixed-use commercial and residential property a few doors down from the Art Center of Burlington. “We have a thriving, active arts scene in…...

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tspr.org > 2026-08-31 > monmouth-teen-charged-with-dui-reckless-homicide-in-fatal-i-74-crash

Monmouth teen charged with DUI, reckless homicide in fatal I-74 crash

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (192+ words) A 19-year-old Monmouth man has been charged with reckless homicide and two counts of aggravated driving under the influence following a deadly, wrong-way crash on Interstate 74 near Knoxville. Brian J. Boyer was driving a Chevrolet Malibu eastbound in the westbound lanes…...

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tspr.org > tspr-local-news > 2026-08-31 > macomb-to-seek-state-grant-for-renovations-to-our-centerpiece-park

Macomb to seek state grant for renovations to ‘our centerpiece’ park

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (547+ words) Macomb will move ahead with its plan to apply for a state grant to help pay for the Chandler Park renovations. “That park really is kind of our centerpiece. When you drive into this town, that’s what you see,” said…...

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tspr.org > tspr-local-news > 2026-08-30 > two-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-on-i-74-near-knoxville

Two killed in wrong-way crash on I-74 near Knoxville

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (70+ words) Two adults were killed in a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 74 near Knoxville. The crash happened around 2:36 a.m. near mile marker 55. A passenger vehicle was driving in the wrong direction and collided with a motorcycle. The driver of the…...

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tspr.org > community-calendar > event > movie-mondays-at-the-capitol-theater-casablanca-03-08-2026-10-54-24

Movie Mondays at the Capitol Theater: Casablanca

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (90+ words) Movie Mondays is a film series connected to the upcoming “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition. These films will be shown at the *Capitol Theater and will explore themes of communication, propaganda, and public understanding during World War II, highlighting how…...