Hunters and landowners urged to report cases of EHD
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges landowners and hunters to be aware of EHD.
Bustos talks Farm Bill
17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos believes there’s plenty on consensus on a new Farm Bill.
This week is Rail Safety Week
For the 7th consecutive year, the Illinois State Police District 7 – which includes Knox County, is partnering with local, state, and federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains.
Firefighters respond to rural Knoxville fire
Several fire departments responded to a call for assistance to a rural Knoxville fire at around 2:30 on Friday afternoon.
Ameren to farmers: be safe during harvest
Farmers may be on the fast track to at least getting their corn out of the fields right now since harvest is well under way, but the local electric utility provider says that doesn’t mean they should
Abingdon men arrested on meth possession
Bond was set Friday afternoon at $20,000 for two Abingdon men who were arrested that day on unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a Class 3 Felony.
Teens arrested after two-county police chase
Two area teenagers are accused of leading police from at least two counties on a chase following a report of a home break-in.
Election judge pay increase looks to combat growing shortage
The Knox County Finance Committee approved a pay increase for election judges at Wednesday night’s meeting.
NAACP Gala, Costa Chicken Dinner, Trivia and more this weekend.
The City of Abingdon is hosting a “Totem Pole Rededication” event Saturday, September 22nd in Abingdon’s Rotary Park from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Durbin supports FBI investigation into Kavanaugh allegations
Senator Dick Durbin is among those Democrats calling for the FBI to investigate the allegations of sexual assault being made against Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh.