Local News

Murder suspect pleads not guilty

July 2, 2018 Local News

A Galesburg man just extradited back to Knox County last week after being arrested a month ago in South Dakota has pleaded not guilty to the felony charges he faced for an Easter Sunday shooting that led

Police investigating weekend mugging

July 2, 2018 Local News

Galesburg Police are investigating a weekend battery and theft.

Knox County Sheriff promotes new Lieutenant

July 2, 2018 Local News

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has a new Lieutenant, following a promotion ceremony today.

Galesburg alderman tonight to vote on bids for Lakeside upgrades and roof repair

July 2, 2018 Local News

Galesburg Aldermen Monday night will have a seemingly uncontroversial meeting, approving bids for new equipment at Lakeside and a change order for a roof repair.

Planning underway for Galesburg’s hosting of state-wide arts conference

July 1, 2018 Local News

Galesburg’s Tourism Director Michelle Kim is hard at work, along with many others, planning a bi-annual arts conference that will be held in Galesburg this fall. It was announced in February that the One State Together in

Stay safe around fireworks this Independence Day

July 1, 2018 Local News

According to the Office of the Illinois Sate Fire Marshal, of the 60 hospitals reporting last year, there were 204 fireworks-related injuries in 2017 with one fatality.

Man charged with McGruder murder transferred to Knox County Jail

June 29, 2018 Local News

Jonathan Kelly, the man accused of murdering Jenni McGruder on Easter Morning arrived in Galesburg today, being transferred by police from a detention facility in South Dakota.

New details in Knox County burglary case

June 29, 2018 Local News

A Galesburg man and a man from East Galesburg are both jailed on charges accusing them in taking part in at least two burglaries to homes in East Galesburg.