Ted Williams III talks about upcoming performance of “1619” in Galesburg

The Orpheum Theater will host a free hour-long performance of “1619: The Journey of a People” on Saturday, February 5, at 1:00 pm at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg.
New Sheriff’s Department App And More With Knox County Sheriff

The Knox County Sheriff’s Department has a new app that can keep you update on weather, road conditions and closures and much more. They are also accepting applications for deputies and correctional officers. Knox County Sheriff David
Walmart employee arrested after stealing money from cash registers.

Galesburg Police on Friday afternoon (January 28th) responded to Walmart for a report of theft.
Galesburg parolee facing drug charges after traffic stop.

Galesburg Police on Saturday morning (January 29th) conducted a traffic stop on North Academy Street on a Lincoln sedan where officers observed the male driver not wearing a seat belt.
Month-long Put Your Heart Into It fundraiser raising money for VNA services

VNA Community Services and KCCDD are teaming up for the third annual “Put Your Heart Into It” Fundraiser this month.
Galesburg women charged after attempting to steal from Walmart.

Galesburg Police around 10:00 am on Sunday, January 30th were dispatched to Walmart in Galesburg in reference to two subjects in custody for attempted theft.
Pritzker presents annual budget plan amid winter storm
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The governor has presented an annual spending plan not amid the usual pomp but to a mostly empty chamber during an onslaught of winter weather in Illinois.
Murder charges filed against mother, brother of dumped boy
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – Prosecutors have filed murder charges against the mother and brother of a 6-year-old boy who died after being placed in a cold shower as punishment for misbehavior.
Ex-cop who killed Black teen leaving prison: Was it justice?
CHICAGO (AP) – The imminent release from prison of the former Chicago police officer who shot Laquan McDonald 16 times in 2014, killing the Black teenager, is a reminder for some of what they say is an