Controversial pipeline canceled amid safety concerns, regulatory pushback

Other projects still on the table as advocates, industry groups debate regulatory reform
Two men face multiple gun, drug charges after arrests in Galesburg

Arrests come after a months long investigation into the sale of large quantities of illegal narcotics in Knox County and the Midwest region
Figueroa De Tavarez, Flor De Bethania

Flor De Bethania Figueroa De Tavarez, 49, of Monmouth, passed away at 4:15 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at her home.
Thurman, Martin L. ‘Termite’

Martin LaVerne “Termite” Thurman, 91, of Abingdon, died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Roseville Nursing and Rehab Center.
Dunn, Michael L.

Michael Lee Dunn, 78, of Galesburg passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at home.
‘A sub above’: Jersey Mike’s eyes Summer 2024 opening in Galesburg

New Jersey-based fast food chain known for its grilled subs featuring meats and cheeses on freshly baked bread
Knox County property transfers for Oct. 12-18, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

A list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week
Galesburg man charged for burglarizing former St. Mary’s Square

Galesburg Police on Monday responded to the 200 block of South Cherry Street – the site of St. Mary’s Square for a report of a burglary.
Galesburg man, Galesburg woman, both charged with DUI after found asleep in their vehicles in separate incidents

Galesburg Police on Saturday morning – shortly after midnight, were dispatched to the 400 block of Oak Street for a suspicious vehicle.