Local News

Knox County Nursing Home evaluation presented to committee, animal control-related ordinance presented

February 19, 2019 Local News

The Knox County Building Committee was given a list of projects that will need to be done at the Nursing Home at last night’s meeting.

Local murder trial expected to begin Tuesday

February 18, 2019 Local News

UPDATE: While proceedings in the case were slated to start Tuesday morning, we’ve learned that hearings prior to jury selection now will not start until Tuesday at 1:30pm. Our original story is below.

KCAP announces new quarterly luncheon

February 18, 2019 Local News

The Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development has created a new quarterly event series designed to provide high-quality local economic data and information to area decision makers.

Great Bowls of Soup tickets are on sale

February 17, 2019 Local News

The 11th annual Great Bowls of Soup fundraiser hosted by the Galesburg Civic Art Center is Thursday. Tickets are limited to the number of handmade bowls donated by local artisans. The event is a community-style dinner that

Swanson, Hammond release statements on House passing Senate Bill 1

February 16, 2019 Local News

Republican State Representative Dan Swanson of Alpha issued a statement following Thursday’s vote to increase the minimum wage in Illinois to $15/hour by 2025.

Bustos says trade war is the real national emergency

February 15, 2019 Local News

Rock Island Democratic Representative Cheri Bustos disagrees with the national emergency declaration over a southern border wall that President Donald Trump made Friday morning.