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Rick E. 'Ricky' Reed

Rick E. “Ricky” Reed, 54, of Knoxville died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at 8:24 p.m. at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born March 21, 1971, in Galesburg, the son of Albert K. “Kenny” Reed Jr. and Wanda Elaine (Harding) Atwell. He married Lisa (Woolsey) Woodruff on Oct. 18, 2008, at the Methodist Church in Galesburg. Rick is survived by his wife, Lisa of Knoxv…Knoxville · Knoxville Read Article

Drivers can now apply for city of Knoxville's Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program after two-year pause

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The city paused the program for two years to get through the backlog of planned projects and revamp the application process to streamline it for neighbors and staff.Knoxville · Knoxville Read Article

'He never met a stranger': Knoxville remembers beloved coach ‘D-Dub’ Whiteman

David “D-Dub” Whiteman during his time as football coach at Abingdon High School (Photo courtesy of the Whiteman family) David “D-Dub” Whiteman cared deeply about people, remembered everything about them, never met a stranger and had that rare gift of making every kid — athlete or not — feel like they were his absolute favorite. That’s how his sons, Kirk and Toby, and countless others describe the man who spent more than five decades as a teache…Knoxville · Knoxville Read Article

KFD: 3 juveniles identified, set to be charged after fire intentionally set at The Standard apartment complex

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KFD fire investigators determined that three now-identified juveniles intentionally set a fire on some furniture in the parking garage of The Standard at Knoxville.Knoxville · Knoxville Read Article

Highway 150 Near Spoon River Bridge Closed for 72 Hours Due to Oversized Trailer Breakdown - Regional Media News

Highway 150 in Knox County near the Spoon River bridge will be closed for at least 72 hours due to a broken oversized load trailer that broke down on Friday, December 12, 2025. A specialized crane is required to make the necessary repairs. The Illinois Department of Transportation has provided the following Detour: Use I-74 to re-enter U.S. 150 via the IL 97/U.S. 150 exit east of Knoxville. An additional alternate route is IL 180 to IL 167 to U.…Knoxville · Knoxville See the Story

Knoxville's South Waterfront 'Down River' master plan is getting closer to being finalized

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South Knoxville residents embrace the South Waterfront Down River Master Plan, advocating for green spaces and mixed-use developments.Knoxville · Knoxville Read Article

Knoxville’s Kolby Ryan: From KHS class of ’21 to Navy warship sailor

Petty Officer 3rd Class Kolby Ryan, a 2021 Knoxville High School graduate, now serves as a mineman aboard the littoral combat ship USS Oakland in San Diego.(Photo: Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Trace Gorsuch / U.S. Navy) By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach A 2021 Knoxville High School graduate is now serving aboard one of the Navy’s newest warships. Petty Officer 3rd Class Kolby Ryan, a native of Knoxville, Illinois, serves a…Knoxville · Knoxville Read Article

Dr. Andrew Brooks on returning to Knoxville: 'I want to be active, visible, and engaged'

Nearly 26 years after teaching his first class in Knoxville High School’s “garden level,” Dr. Andrew Brooks is coming home, this time as superintendent. Appointed earlier this week to lead Knoxville Community Unit School District 202, Brooks will officially take the helm on July 1, 2026. But the former science teacher (who began his career in the district from 1998 to 2001) says his transition starts now. “I love that community and the close-kni…Knoxville · Knoxville Read Article

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Rick E. 'Ricky' Reed

Drivers can now apply for city of Knoxville's Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program after two-year pause

'He never met a stranger': Knoxville remembers beloved coach ‘D-Dub’ Whiteman

KFD: 3 juveniles identified, set to be charged after fire intentionally set at The Standard apartment complex

Highway 150 Near Spoon River Bridge Closed for 72 Hours Due to Oversized Trailer Breakdown - Regional Media News

Knoxville's South Waterfront 'Down River' master plan is getting closer to being finalized

Knoxville’s Kolby Ryan: From KHS class of ’21 to Navy warship sailor

Dr. Andrew Brooks on returning to Knoxville: 'I want to be active, visible, and engaged'

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Rick E. 'Ricky' Reed

Drivers can now apply for city of Knoxville's Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program after two-year pause

'He never met a stranger': Knoxville remembers beloved coach ‘D-Dub’ Whiteman

KFD: 3 juveniles identified, set to be charged after fire intentionally set at The Standard apartment complex

Highway 150 Near Spoon River Bridge Closed for 72 Hours Due to Oversized Trailer Breakdown - Regional Media News

Knoxville's South Waterfront 'Down River' master plan is getting closer to being finalized

Knoxville’s Kolby Ryan: From KHS class of ’21 to Navy warship sailor

Dr. Andrew Brooks on returning to Knoxville: 'I want to be active, visible, and engaged'

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