Patriot Day Ceremony to honor fallen Galesburg firefighters
A ceremony honoring the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, is happening Wednesday morning at the Galesburg Fire Department’s Central Fire Station.
Galesburg Kiwanis celebrating 100 years.
Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children.
Acapulco Restaurant to close later this month
After nearly 13 years, Acapulco Restaurant in Galesburg will be closing its doors later this month.
East Galesburg Trustees eavesdropping case thrown out
East Galesburg Village Trustee Darrell Corbin had his felony eavesdropping case dismissed in Knox County court on Monday.
Idle in as Galesburg Police Chief
It’s official. Russ Idle is the new Galesburg Police Chief.
McDonough County man reported missing, found, arrested for false report
A 55-year-old man, reported missing last Tuesday, was found late last week and arrested, along with his wife.
Bustos touts Rural Green Partnership
17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos submitted the framework for policies that she says will combat climate change and spur economic growth.
Illinois reports fewer cases of West Nile virus amid cooler summer
Illinois reported a decline in the number of West Nile virus cases so far this year amid a cooler summer.
Downstate’s first Team Hope walk looks to raise funds for Huntingon’s
Tara Guidinger has learned a lot about the neurodegenerative disease, Huntington’s disease since her mother was diagnosed in 2011.
Congresswoman holds local economic roundtable
Several regional economic development executives have told their local Congresswoman there are a number of things that can be done in order to help keep people in the area and give them jobs.