Three individuals indicted on federal methamphetamine charges
Three people have been indicted on federal charges for distributing methamphetamine throughout several counties in West Central Illinois.
County board approves landfill gate fee increases, Public Defender pay increase
The Knox County Board approved a number of resolutions regarding increases to the Landfill’s gate fee and allocations of funds from those increases at Wednesday night’s meeting.
Hammond, Curtis have spent combined $650,000
Democrat John Curtis and Republican Norine Hammond are in a battle for the 93rd State Representative seat and while no public polling has been released, Hammond has a big advantage in the money game.
Ride and Run going out of business
A bicycle and running equipment store in downtown Galesburg will soon take a hike.
Erickson talks polling place changes and election security
Ever since the integrity of election security was breached in 2016 several states including Illinois have hardened defenses when it comes to cyber security during elections.
County board to consider approval of Landfill gate fees
A handful of resolutions that were approved at last week’s Finance Committee meeting will be considered for final approval at Wednesday night’s Knox County Board meeting.
County board members seek help with Mary Davis Home appropriations
The chair of the Knox County committee that oversees the Mary Davis Home is making efforts to keep the home fully funded after it was revealed earlier in the year that the state was cutting appropriations.
Canfield talks changes he’d make if elected Sheriff
Knox County Sheriff candidate Kip Canfield has 35 years of law enforcement experience.
Carl updates Council on city’s ongoing lead abatement efforts
Galesburg Director of Planning and Public Works Wayne Carl gave City Council members some news regarding the ongoing quest to free local homes of lead hazards.
City council hears plans for 2019 capital improvements
Galesburg Director of Planning and Public Works Wayne Carl laid out highlights of planned capital projects for the city in 2019 last night at a work session with aldermen.