Knox County a ‘Sanctuary County’ for firearms owners. Board debates assault weapons ban

Knox County Board approved a resolution opposing Protect Illinois Communities Act
Incoming superintendent Andrea Guerrero impressed on visit to Knoxville schools

Knoxville District #202 has a new superintendent staring officially on July 1. Dr. Andrea Guerrero is currently in the same position in the Waverly school district. She is a Galesburg High School graduate. Andrea joined Tom Meredith
Streaks First Female Wrestler Heading To State Meet

The Galesburg Silver Streaks will be represented at the IHSA State wrestling tournament by a female athlete for the first time. GHS sophomore Annalisa Gibbons qualified at the Geneseo sectional last week in the 140lb weight class.
Talley, Michael L.

Michael L. Talley, 63, of Galesburg, Il, passed away at 1:55 pm, Monday, February 20, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Zimmerman, Marlene R.

Marlene R. Zimmerman, age 79 of Galesburg, Illinois died at 9:50 AM on Sunday, February 19, 2022, at Allure of Galesburg, Illinois.
Stewart, Morris C.

Morris Clark Stewart, Sr., 82, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully at home on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.
Teen athlete loses legs in crash; prosecutor asked to resign
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The Missouri attorney general is calling for the resignation of a St. Louis prosecutor – after a motorist who repeatedly violated his bond conditions crashed and injured a teenage volleyball player who had
R. Kelly to learn if he effectively gets ‘life’ sentence
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge is set to sentence singer R. Kelly for his Chicago convictions of child pornography and enticement.
Former girls gymnastics coach gets 96 years for sex assault
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – Prosecutors say a former suburban Chicago girls gymnastics coach has been sentenced to 96 years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage gymnast about a decade ago.
Scooter’s ready to build in Galesburg … but new coffee drive-through stuck in red tape.

Scooter’s Coffee serves customers from a 660 square foot drive-thru kiosk.