Galesburg, Knox Co. see dip in unemployment
The City of Galesburg saw a dip in its unemployment rate labor force from preliminary year-over-year numbers for the month of May.
County Board approves incorporation of mass transit district
The Knox County Board approved the incorporation of a mass transit district to service both Galesburg and rural communities.
Cameron Fireworks facing organizational shift, anticipating firework price increase
The long-running Fourth of July fireworks display in the Warren County village of Cameron may be in doubt after this year. Longtime Cameron firefighter and the one who shoots off the show, Allen Otten says there are
Funeral for fallen sheriffs deputy announced
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Fulton County Sheriffs Deputy shot and killed in the line of duty two days ago.
Fundraising efforts for fallen Fulton County Sheriffs Deputy
The Illinois State Police says fundraising efforts to benefit the family of Fulton County Sheriffs Deputy Troy Chisum, who passed away Tuesday, are forming.
8 in Monmouth charged with mob action for “set-up” at Warfield Park
After Monmouth Police and Warren County prosecutors sorted through at least nine individuals version of events, seven adults and one juvenile are being charged with felony mob action.
Eight in Monmouth charged with mob action for “set-up” at Warfield Park
After Monmouth Police and Warren County prosecutors sorted through at least nine individuals version of events, seven adults and one juvenile are being charged with felony mob action.
Arrest made in Kewanee shooting incident
Police in Kewanee say they’ve arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident earlier this week at a home there.
Standoff in rural Avon ends with suspect in custody
UPDATED: A standoff outside of Avon that resulted in the death of 39-year old Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy Troy Chisum came to an end Wednesday morning — almost 19 hours after it started.
Knox County residents may be eligible for flood damage assistance
Knox County Emergency Management Agency received notice late last week that Knox County was added to the State Disaster Proclamation for the recent flooding in Illinois.