The Otherside of the tax increase: Galesburg Aldermen speak to WGIL about opposition to sales tax increase
Galesburg City Council Members Bradley Hix (Ward 1) and Larry Cox (Ward 7) stopped by Galesburg’s Evening News Wednesday to talk about their opinions on a proposed increase in the home rule sales tax, a proposed community
Students getting their hands dirty: GAVC students about experiences and successes
The Galesburg Area Vocational Center prepares students for tomorrow’s careers today and Galesburg’s Evening News on WGIL recently featured a trio of students excelling within GAVC. Cameron Line last week spoke with Isabella Nelson (Williamsfield), Colton Way
Lifeline for low-income homeowners: City applies for grant funds to assist with home repairs
The Galesburg City Council on Monday looks to apply for a grant that would help several homes be rehabilitated with state dollars.
New year to bring new laws in Illinois: Elimination of cash bail one of many changes
While a wide-ranging criminal justice reform has received widespread attention, it is by no means the only new law that will take effect when the calendar turns over to 2023.
Former Sheriff David Clague Reflects On His 50 Year Law Enforcement Career
Former Knox County Sheriff David Clague spent 50 years in law enforcement, the last 16 as sheriff. He saw many changed in law enforcement and experienced many highs and lows. The former sheriff joined Tom Meredith and
Man and woman charged after domestic incident
Galesburg Police on Thursday last week, December 8th, responded to the 1200 block of Garden Lane after a female reported another female came to her apartment after a domestic disturbance.
Galesburg man charged after fleeing from police
Shortly after midnight on Saturday, Decmeber 10th, Galesburg Police observed a van without headlights pull up behind officers at a red light on East Main Street.
Downard, Randy C.
Randy Charles Downard, 63, of Rio, Illinois died at 3 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg following a brief illness.
Prosecutor in Lamar Johnson case defends his actions
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The former prosecutor who sent Lamar Johnson to prison nearly 28 years ago defended his actions Wednesday, including his use of testimony from a jailhouse snitch.
St. Louis picks Delaware chief to lead police department
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis officials have chosen the Wilmington, Delaware, police chief to lead its police department.
California reparations task force dives into what is owed
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – California’s first-in-the-nation task force studying reparations for Black residents is meeting in Oakland to discuss potential eligibility requirements and what form reparations could take.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball @ Alleman Pioneers
The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team fell to the Alleman Pioneers 53-51 in a Western Big Six game in Rock Island. The Streaks are 9-3 overall and 4-2 in the WB6. The Dave’s Auto Body Crunch-Time Player