Knox County sets new one-week high in COVID-19 cases
After several weeks of seeing Knox County’s number of COVID-19 cases move in a downward trend, health officials Tuesday announced more newly confirmed cases last week than any week since the pandemic began.
State Representative Dan Swanson On WGIL
Illinois 74th District State Representative Dan Swanson does have frustrations at times while being a member of the minority party in Springfield. Representative Swanson joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk
Henry Co Sheriff’s searching for man who fired shotgun at police
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens to be wary of an individual who allegedly shot at law enforcement officers.
Jackson, John H.
John H. Jackson, 82 of Abingdon, passed away at 9:08 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2020, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Schactner, Norbert “Nubs” M.
Norbert “Nubs” M. Schactner, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois died 12:00 noon Saturday, September 19, 2020, at his home.
Wayne, James F.
James F. Wayne,77, of North Henderson, IL passed away at 4:42 pm, Sunday, September 20, 2020, at the Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria IL.
Horseman takes ride on Chicago expressway, tying up traffic
CHICAGO (AP) – A man who calls himself the “Dread Head Cowboy” was taken into custody after riding his horse on Chicago’s Dan Ryan Expressway during the height of the evening rush hour.
British man sentenced to 5 years for hacking US companies
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A 39-year-old British man has been sentenced to five years in prison for helping a hacking group called The Dark Overlord steal information from several U.S. companies.
September 21st – 27th is Rail Safety Week in North America.
Over 2,100 people in North America are killed or seriously injured because of unsafe behavior on or near railroad tracks.
Illinois passes 5 million mark for number of COVID-19 tests
CHICAGO (AP) – More than 5 million COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Illinois. State officials are touting the milestone, which was reached on Saturday.