Local News from WGIL

• Williamsfield Police Chief announces candidacy for Knox County Sheriff.
  There is yet another Democratic candidate vying for Knox County Sheriff in 2022. Williamsfield Police Chief James Robertson announced his candidacy Friday morning (January 21st). Robertson, a 24-year law enforcement veteran, has been police chief of Williamsfield
• Washington man and associates wanted for theft after stealing from numerous Target stores.
  Galesburg Police on Sunday, January 16th responded to Target for some ongoing theft complaints. Officers met with store management who said three different individuals on two different occasions took items from the store without paying. The first
• Galesburg man arrested after domestic dispute and resisting officers.
  Galesburg Police on Friday, January 14th responded to the 700 block of Maple Avenue for an unknown disturbance. Officers made contact with a female who reported her son was inside her home and “out of control” according
• City of Galesburg launching citizen engagement portal and app Friday
  The City of Galesburg on Friday is launching a citizen engagement portal on the City’s website as well as a City of Galesburg app. One of the things the app will allow is service requests to be
• Monmouth Aldermen approve new solid waste contract with Lakeshore Recycling
  The City of Monmouth has a new solid waste hauler. Aldermen on Tuesday approved a seven-year contract with Lakeshore Recycling to take over the garbage and recycling collection in the Maple City. City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher says
• Out of public safety, GPD terminates Sunday morning vehicle pursuit with known suspect.
  Galesburg Police on Sunday morning (January 16th) observed a male subject enter a vehicle and depart the Steak N Shake parking lot on North Henderson Street. Officers are familiar with the 17-year old male due to previous