Galesburg man arrested for battering police officer, drugs
A Galesburg police officer has a broken knuckle after an altercation with a local man who allegedly hit the officer and resisted detainment at the Knox County Jail.
Police, suspect drew weapons in Ella Street bust
In Knox County Circuit Court this afternoon, Judge Bruce Beal set bond at $500,000 for a Galesburg man accused of a number of felony drug and weapons charges, as well as a Class X armed violence charge.
Fairview soldier killed in Afghanistan
Douglas Riney, an Army soldier and firefighter from Fairview, Illinois has been killed in action overseas.
Galesburg superintendent argues levy increase could help local economy
Galesburg Schools Superintendent Ralph Grimm says having a competitive school district will help attract new residents to area.
National political journalist to speak at Monmouth tonight following last night’s debate
Nationally recognized journalist Sasha Issenberg will offer fresh insights into the presidential election at Monmouth College tonight.
One section of Seminary Street finishes resurfacing as another is planned for next spring
Resurfacing work is all but finished on a four-block stretch on North Seminary Street with another five and a half block swath planned for Spring 2017.
