East Galesburg town hall turns contentious over police dog
The Village of East Galesburg may be getting a police dog to help patrol city streets for a nominal cost, yet some residents are still unhappy.
Swanson recognizes Lucy Kuelper at Statehouse
The 12-year-old Rio girl that created the viral social media campaign to promote Scott’s Law and help protect emergency personnel was recognized this week at the Illinois State House.
Knox Child Advocacy Center, Knox-Galesburg Symphony Events this Weekend
Friday, April 12th is the 8th Annual Paladin’s Medieval Auction Adventure to benefit the Knox County Child Advocacy Center.
Galesburg water treatment plant approved for solar funding, other city projects on the waiting list
The Illinois Power Agency has announced that all distributed generation solar energy project applications will be funded, including for the Galesburg water treatment plant in Oquawka.
American Pickers to film in Illinois this summer
A popular History Channel show is returning to film in Illinois at the end of May.
Swanson Nominates Area Leaders for Women’s Recognition Brunch
State Representative Dan Swanson of Alpha welcomed area leaders to Springfield on Tuesday for a women’s brunch that honored the contributions of emerging female leaders from throughout the state.
Dennis Donnelly’s attorney files motion to dismiss charges of criminal sexual abuse
70-year-old Dennis Donnelly will ask a judge to dismiss charges against him that he sexually assaulted a boy in his foster care in the ’80s.
Adult and two juveniles charged with felony mob action for Tuesday attack
A 19-year-old man, as well as two juveniles, are facing charges of felony mob action for allegedly using “force or violence in disturbing the public peace.”
Dist. 205 hires food service consultant for buildings renovation
There may be changes coming to the quality and delivery of food to students at District 205.
Judge Paul Mangieri to retire in July
A former Knox County State’s Attorney who later became a 9th Judicial Circuit Judge is retiring from that post in less than three months.