Blue, Rodney

Rodney Alan Blue, Sr., 66, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Rodney was born June 20, 1958 in Monmouth, Illinois the son of Mary Ella (Gibson) and
UPDATE: Woman arrested for fatal hit-and-run following Galesburg fireworks, released from jail

Police: Woman struck, killed man on bicycle near Lake Storey Park late Thursday
Clevenger, Dorothy ‘Dottie’

Mrs. Dorothy “Dottie” Carol Clevenger, 77, of East Galesburg, Illinois passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at her son’s home surrounded by her family. Dottie was
Miller, Carl E.

Mr. Carl E. Miller, 89, of Cameron, Illinois died 7:10 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois. Carl was born January 28, 1935, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Arthur
Murk, Larry Dean

Mr. Larry Dean Murk, 82, of St. Augustine, Illinois died 5:36 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home. He was born June 1, 1942, in Avon, Illinois to Oliver L. “Punk” and Erma E. (Chance) Murk.
Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments

High school students to start new exams in spring 2025
Illinois tied for third worst unemployment rate in country
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Illinois’ unemployment rate increased to 4.9% during the month of May, tying for the third-worst in the country. With the state adding just 43,900 jobs in May compared to the
New Illinois law sparks fear of possible statewide landlord registry
A new Illinois law says mobile home tenants can’t be evicted for not paying rent, but only if the park itself is not up on their license and fees. State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, carried Senate Bill
Monmouth voters to decide whether city clerk continues to be an elected position

Longtime clerk Susan Trevor to retire at the end of her term in May, 2025
Knox County property transfers for June 27-July 2, 2024. See a list of home and other sales

A list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week