State police urging safety during holiday weekend
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest holidays for drivers getting home to families, and the Illinois State Police are urging safety above all else while on the roads.
Jil Tracy appointed Minority Whip of Illinois Senate
Republican Jil Tracy has been named Minority Whip in the Illinois Senate.
House overrides veto on Hammond bill to address Medicaid application backlog
The Illinois House unanimously overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto on a bill Rep. Norine Hammond introduced, that’s aimed at addressing the state’s backlog of applicants for long-term care through Medicaid.
Knoxville Council agrees on new City Liability Insurance, Tax Levy
Knoxville Aldermen came to a decision last night on the city’s liability insurance renewal.
City of Monmouth approves agreement with Love’s Travel Stop
Another step was taken for Love’s Travel Stop to come to the Maple City.
Dist. #202 approves increased tentative tax levy
The District #202 Board of Education approved a tentative tax levy for 2018 at Monday night’s meeting.
Loading zone creation tabled, aldermen tell building owners to work it out
Galesburg City Council didn’t want to take sides in what appears to be an issue between two adjacent building owners on Seminary Street.
Bidding process begins for West Theater demo and Park Plaza reconstruction
Galesburg Director of Planning and Public Works Wayne Carl says bid documents will go out this week for the demolition of the West Theater.
Community Service Award winner named
One of the most visible employees of Knox College in Galesburg is being recognized for her efforts to help the city. “Her tireless efforts to help bridge Galesburg and Knox College have brought common benefits to both,”
Few more weeks of construction on Aline Shotts Bridge
The Farnham Street Bridge, or as its now known following a City Council vote, the Aline Shotts Bridge will open just a few weeks behind schedule.