East Galesburg Trustee facing eavesdropping felony
An East Galesburg Village Trustee is facing a felony charge of eavesdropping without consent related to a conversation he had with the village’s mayor.
Monmouth unlikely to allow recreational cannabis sales
It appears unlikely that recreational cannabis dispensaries will be coming to the Maple City.
19-year-old Galesburg man arrested for accidental shooting
Galesburg Police say they have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the shooting of a 14-year-old juvenile Tuesday.
Energy company to close coal plant in Fulton County, among others
A Texas-based energy production company says it’s closing four facilities in Illinois, including one in Fulton County, and in part blames existing regulations for doing so.
Public input sought on plan for path along Lake Storey
A public meeting is being held tonight about the City of Galesburg’s plan to extend the walking and biking path around Lake Storey to actually go around the entire lake.
Monmouth City Council approves federal grant application, sidewalk cafe ordinance changes
The City of Monmouth is reapplying for a Community Development Block Grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Larry King Files For Divorce…Again
At age 85, Larry King is ready for bachelor life again. He’s reportedly filed for divorce from his seventh wife, Shawn King. According to court docs obtained by The Blast, King filed for divorce yesterday in Los Angeles court, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
