Juvenile arrested for sending threatening pictures to students

A student is facing charges of disorderly conduct, and making a school threat after Sheriff’s Deputies took a complaint on Monday.
And the winner is … This float was the best in the Galesburg Holly Days Parade

The lighted Holly Days Parade in Galesburg, Illinois, attracted 40 floats and 70-plus participants.
Habitat For Humanity Open House This Thursday

Habitat for Humanity of Knox County is hosting an open house at their office at 156 N. Seminary Street this Thursday from 4-6pm. Local executive director Jim Walters joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning
Two men charged after deputies respond to East Galesburg burglary

Two East Galesburg men were arrested on a variety of charges after Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress in East Galesburg Monday, December 5th.
Nelson, Dana L.

Dana Lynn Nelson, 50 of Delong, passed away a 5 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, with her family at her bedside at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg
Knox County Broadband Steering Team appeals for help to verify accuracy of new National Broadband Map

The Knox County Broadband Steering Team is asking county residents to go online to the new National Broadband Map to verify the location of their home or business and the accuracy of the information regarding the availability of
Anderson, Phillip J.

Phillip James Anderson, 64, of Reno, Nevada, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 21, 2022.
Blust, Delores J.

Delores Jean Blust, 84, of Oneida, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 4:05 PM, at Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center.
Rev. Dr. Gilbert, Richard B.

Rev. Dr. Richard Bellamy Gilbert March 17, 1945 – December 3, 2022
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball v. Sterling Golden Warriors

It was a tough night at John Thiel Gym for the Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team on Tuesday night as they lost to the Sterling Golden Warriors , 75-42, in a Western Big 6 Conference match-up.
Investors press railroads to add sick time for workers
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The major freight railroads now face pressure from investors to add sick days after Congress declined to require them as part of the contracts they imposed last week to avert a potentially devastating
Family of 4 hurt when car careens into Chicago-area eatery
MORTON GROVE, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a car has gone out of control and slammed into a suburban Chicago restaurant, sending a family of four to a hospital.
Aldermen discuss sales tax increase, three members want voters to decide

Galesburg Council discussed the home rule sales tax increase on Monday that would increase revenue by about $950,000 annually.