Former Aldi building to become cannabis dispensary
After years of sitting vacant, the former Aldi building at Main and Henderson Streets in Galesburg is going to get new life, and just in time for state law legalizing recreational marijuana use as of January first.
Local superintendents were bracing for Teacher minimum salary bump
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2078 Thursday to increase the minimum salary for Illinois’ teachers to $40,000 a year by 2023.
Knox County property tax due date next week
It’s time to pay the taxman.
Knox County YMCA to offer Healthy Kids U
There’s a new program coming to the Knox County YMCA to designed to help kids ages 8-15 and their families with healthy lifestyles and healthy eating habits.
Pastor turned brewer discusses new book about his journey
Knox County residents probably know Matthew Hansen from his family business, making and serving beer at the Knox County Brewing Company.
Galesburg man arrested for possession of stolen gun
Bond has been set at $5,000 for a Galesburg man facing firearms felony charges.
More community festivals this weekend
The Abingdon Community Festival returns this weekend (August 23rd, 24th, & 25th).
Local employment stays strong in the summer
Knox County’s unemployment rate raised slightly in July over June, but it seems largely to be a result of a larger labor force from the prior month.
County to bid out engineering services
Knox County Board members will be deciding if they want to bid out the county’s engineering agreement later this month.
One reported injured in Warren Co. hit and run
The Warren County Sheriff’s office is seeking information on hit and run resulting in injuries to a pedestrian.