“Money Match” program looks to reunite millions with Knox County taxpayers
A new “Money Match” program through the Illinois State Treasurer looks to reunite $12M of unclaimed cash and property with Illinois taxpayers.
Knoxville man dies in house fire
A Knoxville man died in a house fire on Tuesday night despite a rapid response from first-responders.
Macomb man dead in McDonough County crash
A Macomb man has died in a motorcycle accident that occurred in rural McDonough County.
16th year of Health Department’s Drive Thru Flu Shot event
With the weather turning colder in the coming weeks and months – flu season is picking up and many pharmacies and clinics in the area have flu shot vaccinations available.
Human skull found in Henderson County identified
The Henderson County Coroner says a human skull found prior to Labor Day when it washed up on a shore near Burlington, Iowa has been identified.
Elizabeth Eckford tells Knox students, ‘ordinary people can do extraordinary things’
Elizabeth Eckford is known for the poise and courage she showed in the face of racist mobs at a seminal moment in U.S. history.
Building Committee hears presentation from Smartt Watt
The Knox County Building Committee heard a presentation from Smart Watt regarding an assessment of the county’s utility usage and billing.
Fall Clean-Up Days are Monday, September 17th – Friday, September 21st in Galesburg.
Galesburg residents are reminded to start cleaning out attics, garages, basements and backyards in preparation for Fall Clean Up Days next week.
Chamber of Commerce and KCAP create guide for employee recruitment
Officials from both the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development and Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce say that many local businesses struggle to recruit out of town talent for specialized positions.
Bond set in Walgreen’s robbery
Bond has been set at $1.5M for the two Indianapolis, Indiana natives who were arrested Monday and accused of robbing Walgreen’s at gunpoint.
