Prosecutor: Man restrained, assaulted minor before setting Galesburg house on fire

Man accused of sexually assaulting minor, tying minor up, and leaving minor in a basement as fire broke out
Bielser, Earl

Earl Franklin Bielser,92, of Monmouth, IL, died Thursday, August 15, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Fire closes Lewistown business for good

Owner: Insurance will cover some of the fire damage, but not enough
Illinois Republicans see Harris’ polling surge as ‘honeymoon period’ that’s destined to end

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans say they are still as united about the upcoming election as they were at their national convention in Milwaukee last month, despite surge of enthusiasm for the Democrats’ new presidential candidate, Vice President
Notes & Quotes: Illinois GOP needs ‘a little mothering’ as new chair walks familiar Trump tightrope

Despite a weather delay, Illinois Republicans gathered at the state fairgrounds Thursday to hear party leaders’ plans for whittling away at Democratic dominance. For the third straight election season, the party is grappling with a presidential candidate
In the wake of tax hikes, sportsbook reverses decision on surcharges for Illinois bettors
In the wake of tax hikes on sports betting apps in Illinois, one operator that announced surcharges to make up revenue is changing course. DraftKings announced last month it would add surcharges to high-tax states like Illinois,
Pritzker signs ‘Landlords Retaliation Act’ to mixed reaction
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed off on legislation prohibiting landlords from retaliating against tenants who lodge code violation complaints against them. The Landlord Retaliation Act also bans landlords from terminating leases, increasing rent, decreasing services or
Desks, chairs and more, all for a buck: District 205 community sale is Aug. 24

Community invited to sale where all items are $1 each
Knox County property transfers for Aug. 7-13, 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
Your Questions Answered: When will the South Street underpass approach reopen?

The South Seminary Street approach to underpass has been closed to traffic since July 10 due to a water main break
Andree, James

James Andrew Andree, 61, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully at his home, at 2:32 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Haynes, Marilyn ‘Boots’

Marilyn J. “Boots” Haynes, 93, died on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois.