Students won’t see much change in new standardized test
Elementary and middle school students in Illinois taking the state’s new standardized test this spring will find similar questions and a similar format to previous tests. The test, however, is administered differently and results are to be
Galesburg Public Library director resigns less than year into job
The director of the Galesburg Public Library has resigned his position after less than a year on the job.
OSF Holy Family recognized by CDC for diabetes prevention
One area hospital has been recognized by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for meeting the requirements of its evidence-based Diabetes Prevention Program.
More meal fundraisers; shows – and more trivia this weekend.
Head to Altona Friday, March 8th for a Fish Fry at the United Church of Altona from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The menu includes a one piece catfish fillet with sides and a drink for $10.
Galesburg police urging vigilance as rash of debit cards are compromised
Galesburg police say they have been working closely with local financial institutions after recent reports of debit and credit cards being compromised.
First Baptist looking for supplies to send to tornado stricken Alabama
First Baptist Church in Galesburg is spearheading an effort to get supplies to a partner church in Lee County, Alabama, the epicenter of where EF-4 tornadoes ravaged the southern U.S.
Trial date set for man accused of stealing truck, forgery
Mar. 18 trial dates have been set for Galesburg men in two separate cases in Knox County Circuit Court.
Monmouth College hosting Merit Badge University on Saturday, March 9th.
Monmouth College will be hosting more than 400 Boy Scouts from Illinois and Iowa on Saturday for a day-long Merit Badge University.
More store closings for Family Dollar; local stores’ status unknown.
It was announced Wednesday, March 6th that Family Dollar will be closing nearly 400 stores throughout this year.
Two car crash leads to arrest, heroin discovery
A traffic accident in Galesburg on Tuesday led to the arrest of a 60-year-old woman after officers found a substance that field tested positive for heroin.