Jack Harlan officially Knox County Sheriff, David Clague now retired

Jack Harlan has officially been sworn into office as Knox County Sheriff.
Council to consider sales tax increase to fund Churchill as community center. Here’s the plan

The Galesburg Council on Monday will consider moving forward with the former Churchill Junior High as the location of a proposed community center. Aldermen also will discuss implementing a quarter cent sales tax increase to support the community center.
GPD responds to a residential burglary and an attempted vehicle burglary on Nov. 26th

Galesburg Police on Saturday, November 26th around 8:40pm responded to a residential burglary in the 200 block of Lombard Street.
Critter Cove “Christmas for Critters” This Saturday

Critter Cove is a not for profit wildlife rescue organization. They are hosting a fundraising spaghetti dinner, “Christmas for Critters” this Saturday at Harley’s Pub on Grand Avenue. Buddy Montgmery and her husband run the organiztion. Betty
Choral Dynamics “A Spirit for Christmas” This Weekend

Choral Dynamics production of “A Spirit for Christmas” takes place this weekend at the Orpheum Theater. Show produces Carol Maloney and Wes Young joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about
William J. Cooper

William Jason Cooper, 40, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 2:45 am, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his home.
Lighting up East Galesburg for the holidays. Corbin’s Light Show returns after fire

Starting tonight, it will begin to look a lot like Christmas in the village of East Galesburg. Corbin’s Light Show — featuring thousands of lights, dozens of holiday displays and even an occasional appearance from Santa Claus
Soldier dies nearly 20 years after being wounded in Iraq
ELWOOD, Ill. (AP) – A soldier who suffered catastrophic injuries while serving in Iraq in 2004 has died and been laid to rest in northern Illinois with full military honors.
Police called to suburban Chicago home find 5 people dead
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (AP) – Five people have been found dead at a home in suburban Chicago in what police are saying is a likely “domestic-related incident.”
Illinois DNR suspects bird flu in deaths of 300 waterfowl
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) – State wildlife officials suspect that bird flu killed at least 300 waterfowl recently found dead at public hunting sites across southern Illinois.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs. Geneseo Maple Leafs

The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team beat the Geneseo Maple Leafs 52-37 in Western Big 6 Conference action at John Thiel Gym. The Streaks are 7-1 overall and 2-0 in the WB6. The Dave’s Auto Body