Knox County still at warning level for COVID, ICU bed availability low
Knox County still remains at an orange warning level for COVID-19 with data released Friday by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
One dead, two injured in fatal McDonough County crash
A 75-year-old Hancock County man was killed in a two-vehicle crash to the west of Macomb Thursday afternoon.
Man attempts to rob Circle K with a power drill
On Wednesday, December 16th around 7:30 pm, Galesburg Police were dispatched to Circle K on East Main Street for an armed robbery call.
I-74 near French Creek to be periodically closed for construction tonight
Work is being done on Interstate 74 between Galesburg and Peoria Friday night.
Initial feasibility study for Lake Storey expansion released
The results of a feasibility study over the expansion of Lake Storey were released Thursday.
Wagy, Albert L. Jr.
Albert L. Wagy Jr., 88, of St. Augustine, IL passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, 10:54 p.m., at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL. He was born Tuesday, March 22, 1932, in Richfield, IL to Albert and
Bell, Monica A.
Monica A. Bell, 61, of Aledo, IL lost her dismal battle with cancer Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at home surrounded by her family and her animal companions that kept her comfortable until the Lord called her Home.
Caves, Wanda M.
Wanda M. Caves, 78, formerly of Galesburg, passed away at 4 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.
Pottorf, Pearl L.
Mrs. Pearl L. Pottorf, 101, formerly of Rio and Galesburg, Illinois died 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation, Rushville, Illinois.
New Rockford-area prosecutor dismisses murder charge
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – A new prosecutor in Winnebago County dismissed a first-degree murder charge against a man who was arrested 13 months ago.
Illinois spared COVID-19 ‘surge,’ but deaths still mounting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois might have eluded the COVID-19 “surge upon a surge” that has struck some parts of the country in the aftermath of Thanksgiving.
Cook County recognizes Juneteenth as holiday for its workers
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ largest county is recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday and a paid day off for county workers.