Local News

Late night fire claims home

February 8, 2019 Local News

A fire last night has declared a home a total loss.

Shows, Trivia, Pancakes and more this weekend.

February 8, 2019 Local News

Hilarious and heart-warming comedy takes the Orpheum Theatre stage Friday, February 8th with My Funny Valentine

Monmouth’s Shopko closing as company stews in Chapter 11

February 7, 2019 Local News

Monmouth’s Shopko store will be closing.

County Board approves slew of solar farms

February 7, 2019 Local News

The Knox County Board approved a handful of solar farm conditional use permits at last night’s meeting, including one adjacent to the ROWVA school district.

County Board being asked to stop dissolution of rural ambulance service

February 7, 2019 Local News

Supporters of the Altona-Oneida-Wataga Ambulance Service came before the Knox County Board last night to submit a petition of signatures from residents in an effort to stop the dissolution of the emergency service.

County Board approves hiring new ASA, creating nursing home advisory committee

February 7, 2019 Local News

The Knox County Board approved the hiring of a new Assistant State’s Attorney at last night’s delayed January meeting.

Former Knox County resident charged with abusing foster children in 1980’s

February 6, 2019 Local News

The Illinois State Police is just now releasing details into an investigation that resulted in an arrest last October of a former Galesburg resident who’s accused of abusing children in his care decades ago.

School districts could face sharply higher costs under dual minimum wage proposals

February 6, 2019 Local News

School districts could see higher costs as lawmakers consider not only boosting the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour over a number of years, but also a separate bill setting minimum pay requirements for teachers.

Murder trial to begin in less than two weeks

February 6, 2019 Local News

The attorneys representing both sides in a murder case stemming from a shooting last Easter Sunday say they are ready for trial.

County Board to consider ROWVA School District Solar Garden, hiring of new prosecutor

February 5, 2019 Local News

Third time’s a charm as the Knox County Board looks to meet Wednesday to hold their January meeting after mother nature led to the postponement the last two weeks.