Esther Joy King announces candidacy for Illinois’ 17th District
An East Moline real estate lawyer and small business owner has announced her candidacy for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
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.
Police respond to gunshot victim, say no ongoing public threat
One female victim suffered a gunshot wound in 100 block of North Chambers St. in the day Tuesday.
Strong storms wake up Galesburg
They likely didn’t get the area out of the minor drought situation being experienced, but storms during the morning hours in the area Tuesday likely got our attention.
Western Illinois Head Start program receives $2.6M
West Central Community Service Inc. has received a federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services.