Knox County drops to 4% not seasonally adjusted unemployment
Unemployment rates dropped over the year in all of Illinois’ metro areas last month according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Galesburg man arrested for child porn after search of home
A Galesburg man was arrested today for possession of child pornography.
Rohweder gets seated on county board
The open seat on the Knox County Board following the death of District 3 board member Trisha Hurst has been filled.
County Board approves Geronimo Energy solar farm permits
The Knox County Board approved both conditional use permits for Geronimo Energy to build and operate solar farms at two locations to the east of Galesburg after nearly two hours of public comment, questioning, and discussion.
One dead in Fulton County car crash
A Gillespie woman has died following a two car collision in rural Fulton County.
Opportunity Zones approved in Knox & Warren Counties
Governor Bruce Rauner announced last week that 327 Opportunity Zone have been approved by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Farnham Street bridge closed for reconstruction starting today
Another major Galesburg construction project is getting underway as a portion of Farnham Street closed today for six months while a bridge over railroad tracks is reconstructed.
GPD seizes cocaine following reported burglary
A Galesburg man was arrested Wednesday morning for possession of cocaine following a reported burglary on South Soangetaha Road.
Eurales awarded leadership honor by Library Foundation
Every year the Galesburg Public Library Foundation awarded the Mike Kroll Leadership Award to a current community leader.
County Board to consider Geronimo Energy solar project
The Knox County Board could approve the conditional use permit for Geronimo Energy to build two 2MW solar farms outside of Galesburg at Wednesday night’s meeting.
