Iowa man charged with burglaries, home invasions in Warren, Henderson, Mercer Counties
A Burlington, Iowa man is facing charges in three local counties following investigations related to area home invasions.
Grilled food, giveaways, and games part of the NAACP community cookout on Saturday
The Galesburg NAACP chapter is holding their annual community cookout on Saturday at Kiwanis Park where food, games, and giveaways will be part of the festivities.
Simkins suggests imposing fee on invalid assistance
At Monday night’s Galesburg City Council work session, Fire Chief Tom Simkins presented the board with some information regarding non emergency Invalid Assists.
Local country music artist to shoot local country music video
Local country music artist and Roseville native, Shaniah Paige will be shooting her latest music video at Coney Island in Galesburg.
Police Pension Board looks for accountant
The Galesburg Police Pension Board is going forward with a recommendation from City Treasurer Elisha French to start the search for an outside accountant for the fund’s local bank account — responsible for payroll and receiving funds.
Park Plaza concept estimates given at council work session
Last night’s Galesburg City Council work session brought an update and discussion regarding the renovation work being done at Park Plaza.
Council work session ignites gun ordinance debate
Gun and gun shop owners filled the council chambers last night to show opposition to the current gun ordinance that was being discussed at the work session for the Galesburg City Council.
Local Meat Processor inducted into the Cured Meats Hall of Fame
Being inducted into the National Cured Meats Hall of Fame means much more than just being a cut above the rest. Doug Hankes of Thrushwood Farms in Galesburg is a 2017 inductee and he knows what all goes into
Sandburg students riding city buses for free
Earlier this month it was announced that Carl Sandburg College and Galesburg Transit were partnering in a pilot program to allow current CSC students to ride city buses for free.
Erickson: Special Election will be needed for County Board replacement
The person Knox County Democrats want to replace District Three Democrat Mike Nelson on the Knox County Board may or may not have the job for as long as she wants it.
