Knox-Galesburg Symphony launching 70th season with new conductor, new venue

The Knox-Galesburg Symphony is ready to open its 70th concert season this weekend.
Trick-or-treat and more! Here’s a list of Halloween-themed activities in Galesburg

It’s scary how many Halloween activities are happening in the Galesburg area. From costume parties to spooky movies to traditional trick-or-treat stops, here is a list of some Halloween-themed happenings, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau. Thursday,
Galesburg Police respond to three more burglaries from motor vehicles on Sunday

Late Sunday morning, Galesburg Police responded to the 700 block of North Academy Street in reference to a burglary.
Galesburg man charged after spitting on bartender; causing a disturbance

Shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, Galesburg Police responded to Monkey Business on South Cherry Street for a disturbance.
Man and woman arrested Friday night for trying to steal from Walmart.

A Galesburg man and woman were arrested for attempting to steal from Walmart using a reoccurring scam tactic on Friday.
Carruthers, Mary E.

Mary E. Carruthers, 41, of Galesburg, died on Friday, October 21, 2022, at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago.
One dead in officer involved shooting
MORRISON – One person has been pronounced deceased after an officer-involved shooting last week.
Sheriff: Autopsy will determine if dogs killed Amazon driver
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) – Investigators in northwest Missouri are trying to determine if two dogs caused the death of an Amazon driver whose body was found in a yard.
School gunman had AR-15-style weapon, 600 rounds of ammo
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Police say the 19-year-old gunman who killed a teacher and a 15-year-old girl at a St. Louis high school was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and what appeared to be more than 600
Knox County Board considering recreational off-highway vehicles or golf carts ordinance

Drivers through Knox County may have to share the road with some slower vehicles.
Hands-on opportunities from local companies, Galesburg Area Vocational Center hosting manufacturing and trades expo

With National Manufacturing Month coming to a close, the Galesburg Area Vocational Center will hold a Trade and Manufacturing Expo Thursday.