Peoria men charged with stealing guns from Monmouth and Galesburg businesses; two remain wanted
Federal prosecutors say three Peoria men are facing charges for stealing what turned out to be nearly 100 guns from two area businesses back in March.
Attempted murder charges filed against Galesburg man
A Galesburg man sits in the Knox County Jail as he awaits his preliminary hearing on attempted murder and nearly a dozen gun charges.
Pair of California women arrested for smuggling ten pounds of heroin on Amtrak
Two California women were arrested Thursday after detectives found they were transporting nearly 10 pounds of heroin, with an approximate street value of $450,000, on an Amtrak train.
Tracy and Hammond want stiffer penalties for texting and driving, causing injury
Several of our local lawmakers are sponsors of a bill that strengthens penalties for texting and driving when it results in serious injury. Sen. Jil Tracy is the chief sponsor in the Senate and Representative Norine Hammond
It’s a weekend full of good deals, good causes, good music, and more
The Galesburg Public Library Spring Book Sale begins Friday, May 17th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Admission is $5 for non-members.
Newest class of Gale Scholars inducted
Ten more Galesburg School District 8th graders have the chance to go to Knox and Carl Sandburg Colleges tuition-free if they keep their grades up and meet other requirements during high school. That’s because they’re the newest
Roseville man ejected in single vehicle accident in Henderson Co.
UPDATE 5/18: A Roseville man has died from injuries sustained this week in a single-vehicle crash.
Swanson offers Summer Reading Club to grade school students
State Representative Dan Swanson of Alpha announced the official launch of his Third Annual Summer Reading Club Program for 1st through 5th grade students who live within the 74th Legislative District.
Free Summer Youth Photography Mentorship Offered in Galva
The Levitt AMP Galva Music Series is offering a free summer youth photography mentorship.
Council to consider raises for future police and fire chiefs
Galesburg City Council is considering whether they should give a pay bump to future police and fire chiefs.