Tracy co-sponsors Republican plan to reopen Illinois
Republican State Sen. Jil Tracy is co-sponsoring a state reopening plan that differs from the Restore Illinois plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker is using.
Galesburg City Hall reopening to the public in June
Galesburg City Hall will open back up in June.
Blessings in a Backpack partners with United Way to continue food delivery
Even before the global COVID-19 pandemic the local chapter of Blessings in a Backpack had worked out a deal with First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg to stock-up on food.
Dist. 205 School Board will discuss possible RIFs
The District 205 Board of Education has scheduled a special videoconference meeting for Friday afternoon where discussions will include a possible reduction in force.
Former local Congressman diagnosed with cancer
A former Congressman for the district that includes Knox County says he has cancer.
Autopsy scheduled for body found in Henry Co. landfill
An autopsy has been scheduled for Thursday on the body of a male who was found in a landfill in Henry County.
Badger Combatives defies Governor’s orders, resumes classes
Badger Combatives, a gym in Galesburg with classes ranging from toddler self-defense to women’s cardio kickboxing reopened this week despite Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s orders barring such businesses from opening yet.
IHSA board looking to make decision on fall sports amid regional reopening
With the Governor’s current “Restore Illinois” plan seeing regionalized reopening of the state, the Illinois High School Association is looking at how they’re going to move forward.
City of Monmouth approves grant application for another business affected by COVID-19
The Monmouth City Council approved applying Community Development Block Grants to another local business impacted by COVID-19.
Hammond heads to Springfield for unusual lawmaking session
Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield on Wednesday, albeit under unusual circumstances.