Fulton County Sheriff Deputy killed by gunshot, suspect barricaded in rural Avon
Illinois State Police have now confirmed that a Fulton County Sheriff Deputy was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon as a result of a standoff in rural Avon.
Knox Co. to consider creation of mass transit district
An initiative to provide public transportation for rural Knox County residents could be making a big jump Wednesday night.
Three dogs rescued from abandoned Galesburg residence
Three canines are in the care of the Knox County Humane Society after being rescued Saturday by personnel from Galesburg’s fire and police departments.
Former Maytag plant sold to developer
A Wisconsin-based real estate investment firm has bought three closed Illinois properties with the intent of reviving them — and one of them is the former Galesburg Maytag Plant.
New bookstore coming to downtown Galesburg
There’s a new bookstore coming to downtown Galesburg.
Three arrested in Railroad Days incident
One adult has so far been arrested in relation to an incident that occurred last week at Railroad Days, where an 18-year-old man was run over by a car after a fight broke out.
Galesburg Sirloin Stockade closed for good
It’s official — Galesburg’s Sirloin Stockade is closed.
Shooting in Kewanee leaves two injured
Not many details have been released, but police in the largest city in Henry County say two people are injured following a suspected shooting there.
Cooling assistance program underway for Ameren
If you were hoping for cooling assistance through Ameren’s Warm Neighbors Cool Friends program this summer, a change in the program’s qualifications may impact you. The utility’s Shane Hartman says the program opened statewide June 1 with
QC man in Warren Co. Jail on child porn and solicitation charges
Illinois State Police made an arrest in Milan earlier this month that landed a man in the Warren County Jail for indecent solicitation of a minor, and child porn possession.