Galesburg Council approves $115,000 in External Agency Funding

Galesburg City Council on Monday voted to $115,000 in external agency funding using a new system for deciding who gets what.
Galesburg man arrested for DUI after he passes out, leaves, then returns for his truck

Thursday night, Galesburg Police responded to the 100 block of North Broad Street for an intoxicated man who had passed out at a bar.
Two homes total loss and firefighter injured in Monday morning blaze

Galesburg firefighters responded to a structure fire on E. North St. at around 4:49 this Monday morning. According to Fire Chief Randy Hovind, 11 personnel on duty responded to 120 East North to the fire that quickly
Kewanee man found dead from stabbing. Two teens arrested.

Two teens arrested after Kewanee man found stabbed to death.
Sward, Amos L.

Amos Lloyd Sward, a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, in Cumberland City, TN at the age of 43. He was born October 18, 1979, in Galesburg, IL, the son
The Rev. James Stokes remembers Grand Rapids following the slaying of George Floyd
AP – City leaders in Grand Rapids insist policing reforms and outreach to the Black community ensured protests following the killing of a Black motorist by a white police officer last April did not devolve into violence
State legislatures across the country are moving forward with bills aiming to improve school safety
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In the wake of a deadly elementary school shooting in Tennessee earlier this week, state lawmakers across the country are moving forward with school safety measures.
Featuring ballpark food year-round: Meet Double Play, a walk-up sandwich shop in Galesburg

“And who doesn’t love a good hot dog at a ballpark?”
Lewis, Leber Help Softball Get Split on Sunday

MONMOUTH, ILL. (04/02/2023) The Monmouth College softball team split a non-conference home double header against Fontbonne University on Saturday.
Knox drops two against Grinnell

GALESBURG, Illinois – The Knox softball team dropped two against Grinnell in their conference opener.
Scots Baseball Rallies for Sunday DH Split

MONMOUTH, ILL. (04/02/2023) The Monmouth College baseball team used late dramatics in both games on Sunday and came away with a double header split against the University of Chicago.
ISP investigating crash involving parked Knox County Sheriff’s Department patrol car

Sheriff’s Dept. patrol car was struck while blocking traffic.