New improvements coming to student assessment tests
The State Board of Education announced last week improvements to the student assessment test. The Illinois Assessment of Readiness, formerly known as the “PARCC” test is given to students in third through eighth grades in March. It
Federal government shutdown could weigh on school lunch programs
Congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump have less than a week now to finalize a deal to avert a second round of government shutdown.
Galesburg Tourism Bureau honored for hosting arts conference
Director of the Galesburg Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Michelle Kim described Galesburg’s hosting of the One State Together in the Arts Conference in October as a major success.
Railroad Days shooter gets prison sentence
A plea deal was reached and a two-year sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections was given to a Galesburg man for firing a handgun into the air during Railroad Days last year.
Late night fire claims home
A fire last night has declared a home a total loss.
Shows, Trivia, Pancakes and more this weekend.
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
Monmouth’s Shopko store will be closing.
County Board approves slew of solar farms
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
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
The Knox County Board approved the hiring of a new Assistant State’s Attorney at last night’s delayed January meeting.