Park Plaza reconstruction is underway
The Park Plaza make-over has begun. Starting this Monday, May 13th the eastern portion of the parking lot south of Park Plaza has been closed off and crews have begun removing trees from the plaza.
Great Galesburg Shake returns Tuesday, May 14th
The Great Galesburg Shake is an opportunity for students in grades 4 – 12 to use their manners and conversational skills in a professional environment.
Illinois has a bright future if legislators stay on the path of no tax increases
After learning the state of Illinois collected $1.5 billion more in tax revenue than was expected in April, House Republican leadership last week argued that the good news is proof that new taxes are not needed to
A-Town to graduate four seniors with associates degrees
The Abingdon-Avon school district will hold their graduation ceremonies next weekend but some of those seniors have already got college degrees.
Avon man facing felony charges related to vehicular death
A 32-year old Avon man is being charged with three felonies in Warren County in relation to the crash that killed 31-year-old Justin Howell of Bushnell on Sunday.
Galesburg’s top cop to retire; public input being sought on replacement
The man who’s been in charge of the Galesburg Police Department for the last 13 years is stepping down.
Jonathan Kelly given 75-year sentence for McGruder murder
Jonathan Kelly will likely never be a free man again after he received a 75-year sentence Friday morning for the shooting death of Jenni McGruder in 2017 at the Seminary Street Pub.
Artwork, races, flea markets and more this weekend
STORY UPDATED The Long 20th Century: Modern and Contemporary Works from the Knox College Permanent Collection is Friday, May 10th from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Ford Center for the Fine Arts at Knox College.
Former ‘Uptown Bar’ operator files federal suit against City and police
Steven “Champ” Coleman of Galesburg filed suit in federal court Wednesday against the City of Galesburg and four Galesburg police officers.
Dist. 276 expecting revenue shortfall in FY 2019
Due to delays in property taxes this year, revenue will appear to be coming in short for the Abingdon-Avon school district before the fiscal school year ends.