Slow jury selection process for local murder trial
5:30pm UPDATE Wednesday’s jury selection continued at a slow and steady pace as the judge and attorneys struggle with finding jurors that they are sure can be fair and impartial.
QC residents charged with meth trafficking in Knox County
Two residents of the Quad Cities have been charged with trafficking methamphetamine.
Discovery Depot 2nd floor Grand Opening next week.
Denise Brandburn, Executive Director of the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum says it’s been a long process, but the museum’s expansion to the 2nd floor is complete.
Four jurors selected in Day One of Jonathan Kelly trial
Jury selection got underway Tuesday at the trial of 29-year old Jonathan Kelly.
Resident wants Galesburg to make Election Day a City Holiday
A Galesburg citizen came to the City Council meeting Monday night to ask Aldermen to make Election Day an official city holiday and got some backing from a council member.
High court won’t take case of ex-Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is declining to get involved in the corruption case against former Illinois congressman Aaron Schock.
Monmouth woman claims $2M won through Iowa Lottery
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) – An Illinois woman has claimed the $2 million she won in the Iowa Lottery Powerball game.
Knox County Nursing Home evaluation presented to committee, animal control-related ordinance presented
The Knox County Building Committee was given a list of projects that will need to be done at the Nursing Home at last night’s meeting.
Local murder trial expected to begin Tuesday
UPDATE: While proceedings in the case were slated to start Tuesday morning, we’ve learned that hearings prior to jury selection now will not start until Tuesday at 1:30pm. Our original story is below.
KCAP announces new quarterly luncheon
The Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development has created a new quarterly event series designed to provide high-quality local economic data and information to area decision makers.