Potential threat averted at Galesburg Junior/Senior High School
Someone tried to get access to Galesburg Junior/Senior High School Monday morning, but was stopped. That’s according to a letter sent to parents by Principal Tom Hawkins and confirmed by District-205. Hawkins says a male tried to
Groups push for pause on carbon pipelines in Illinois
The Sierra Club, Stop CO2 Pipelines Coalition and other environmentalists are pushing for legislation that would implement a moratorium on carbon pipelines in Illinois. The groups said a rupture of a carbon pipeline could mean massive casualties.
Low election turnout has some eying ranked choice voting for 2028
Voter turnout in last month’s presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to ranked choice voting could increase participation. Others worry it will confuse voters. The Illinois State Board of Elections released
Pritzker heralds passage of health insurance reform legislation amid tax hike warnings
Health insurance procedures will look different in Illinois if legislation advancing through Springfield becomes law, but some are concerned about the cost to taxpayers. In the latest push for health insurance reform, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking
Davidson, Creola
Creola Davidson died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.
Ramsey, Lorraine
Lorraine L. Ramsey, 80, of Galesburg, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at home with her family at her side.
Another restaurant for ‘burger row’ in Galesburg? Here’s what we know
A growing fast-casual restaurant known for steakburgers and frozen custard has its sights set on Galesburg.
Cook, Charles
Charles K. “Charlie” Cook, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Mellish, Christine
Christine Franz Mellish, 75 of Bolingbrook, Illinois, died peacefully at her home in Bolingbrook Illinois on April 11, 2024.
McMillian, Wanda
Wanda Cheryle McMillan, 86, of Galesburg, died at 11:23 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.
Bjorling, Mary
Mary Esther (Stewart) Bjorling filled her life of 95 years full of memories and went to her heavenly home on April 16, 2024.
Darrah, Phyllis
Phyllis J. “Tussy” Darrah, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Betty’s Garden Memory Care in Kewanee, Illinois.
Carlson, Angus
Angus “Beef” James Wesley Carlson (24) of Altona, IL passed away April 13, 2024, in a tragic side-by-side accident.
Legislators warn proposed race-based funding formula for universities could violate civil rights
The complex formula is supposed to mirror the K-12 evidence-based funding that currently exists in Illinois.
Pritzker’s proposal to address worst underfunded state pensions in the country dissected
The state, at a 44% funding ratio, is home to the country’s worst pension crisis.
Hundreds of gun owners rally at Illinois Statehouse
Illinois gun owners rallied at the state capitol to show their displeasure with the state’s gun laws, and express hopes for success in the courts. In January 2023, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a ban on more than
Former gym owner opts for bench trial in Warren County sexual assault case
Bench trial now slated for May
Knox County property transfers for April 5-16, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week
IDOT starts work Monday on part of I-74 near Galesburg. Here’s what you need to know
Slow down and use alternate routes, says IDOT
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit; Public health groups seek more funding to reduce overdose deaths
Housing advocates are renewing a push to fund a $20 million state affordable housing tax credit in the upcoming state budget. Supporters of the “Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit Act,” modeled after a federal tax credit program,