Springer weighs in on businesses coming to Galesburg
The addition of chain retail stores or restaurants in Galesburg shouldn’t necessarily be characterized as “economic drivers” it still shows strong growth for a community this size.
Knox County unemployment jumps as labor force grows
Knox County’s unemployment rate spiked back up to 5 percent in June, almost a percentage point increase over the previous month. This comes after four straight months below 5 percent and after it was all the way
New but classic Lincoln portrait at Knox County Courthouse
The Knox County Courthouse now has a much bigger — and arguably stunning — photograph of our 16th President to put on display.
Knox County Board approves severance for Knox County Nursing Home admin
The Knox County Board approved an agreement last night that ends Rachel Secrist’s tenure as head administrator of the Knox County Nursing Home.
32nd serving of the Taste of Galesburg is tonight
One of Galesburg’s most popular family-friendly events returns this evening to the downtown.
Man makes first appearance in newly-filed murder case
A Knox County prosecutor is explaining his decision to file a new case against a rural Galva man accused of shooting and killing a man during a confrontation last month, after a Knox County grand jury opted
County Board could approve new jail security system
The Knox County Board could approve a new security system for the county jail at Wednesday night’s meeting.
Planning and Zoning Commission approves Aldi’s expansion
A Galesburg grocery store has been given the go-ahead to expand at the site it’s been at the last several years.
Knox County Board to vote on future of nursing home administrator
The Knox County Board is expected to vote on an item tomorrow night that could end Rachel Secrist’s tenure as administrator of the Knox County Nursing Home.
Public input sought for parks and rec masterplan, adoption could be quickly approaching
The City of Galesburg’s Master Plan for Parks and Recreation has a draft ready that can be viewed by the public.