Local News

City council could renew city manager contract, approve food truck ordinance

April 2, 2018 Local News

The Galesburg City Council tonight could agree to extend the city manager’s contract by another 2 years.

26-year old woman killed at Seminary Street Pub

April 1, 2018 Local News

A 26-year old Galesburg woman died early Sunday morning from an apparent gun shot wound at the Seminary Street Pub, Galesburg Police responded to the establishment for a shots fired call at 1:37 a.m. On arrival officers

Weaver targeting lawmaker pensions in effort to build political will on reform

April 1, 2018 Local News

A state senator says his measure to reform lawmaker pensions is meant to send a message to other public pensioners that change is necessary.

Habitat for Humanity set for 54th groundbreaking

March 31, 2018 Local News

Habitat for Humanity of Knox County is prepping a groundbreaking for the non-profit’s 54th home.

Fourth person arrested in Henderson County burglaries

March 30, 2018 Local News

A fourth Burlington man has been arrested in connection with a series of break-ins and robberies from “Get Away” cabins near rural Gladstone that occurred New Year’s Eve.

More Galesburg intersections to see yellow turn lights

March 30, 2018 Local News

Soon the City of Galesburg is expected to have flashing yellow turn lights on all intersections where the lights have a turn phase.

Movies, workshops, and plenty of Easter-themed events for the holiday weekend

March 30, 2018 Local News

Has Spring Break been a bit…much?

Knox County continues lower unemployment while labor force shrinks

March 30, 2018 Local News

Knox County saw another month of an improving unemployment rate that possibly aided by losses in the labor force.

Galesburg Crime Stoppers awards Officer of the Year

March 29, 2018 Local News

An 18-year veteran with the Galesburg Police Department has been named the 2018 Officer of the Year by the Galesburg Area Crime Stoppers.

Advanced manufacturing support company building facility, pledges 52 new jobs

March 29, 2018 Local News

A new advanced manufacturing support company has announced they will set up on the south side of Galesburg, bringing with it 52 jobs over the next three years.