Knox County 911 services restored
All 911 services in Galesburg and Knox County have restored after an apparent disconnection in a fiber optic line.
Firearm Deer Season Opens Friday, November 16th
Deer hunters are reminded to focus on safety as the 2018 Illinois Firearm Deer Season opens this week.
House unanimously overrides veto of Swanson’s Lyme Disease bill
Members of the Illinois House overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of a bill on Wednesday that would allow physicians to more aggressively treat Lyme Disease.
Plea deal in Railroad Days shooting rejected; man arrested in court
A Knox County judge has rejected a deal that would have resulted in the teenager accused of opening fire the Saturday of Railroad Days back in June essentially getting out of jail.
Maynard resigns as Executive Director of the Orpheum Theatre.
The Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg announced this morning that Kevin Maynard has officially resigned as Executive Director effective December 3rd.
UPDATED: Galesburg 911 lines down, temporary alternate number issued
The City of Galesburg says that 911 phone lines were not working beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday and are urging residents to call alternate numbers in the meantime.
Bustos bids to chair the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced late last week that she was dropping out of the race for the next assistant Democratic leader.
County moving forward with energy efficiency proposals
An energy efficiency project that was greenlit at the October Knox County Board meeting continues to move forward.
OSF St. Mary receives high grade in patient safety.
OSF Healthcare provides some of the safest hospitals in the state.
#205 approves levy for 2018 tax year
The 2018-19 tax levy request was approved by the District 205 Board of Education at Monday night’s meeting.