Galesburg Council lowers speed limit on East South Street
Galesburg Aldermen on Monday night approved lowering the speed limit on South Street around the Knox Campus, the stretch running from Academy to Kellogg.
Heavy rains, flooding, possible tornadoes hit Chicago area
CHICAGO (AP) – The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms that dumped heavy rainfall across the Chicago area, swamping streets with floodwaters that knocked out power to the 110-story Willis Tower, also produced two possible tornadoes.
37th District candidate’s suit helps lower barrier to ballots for third party candidates
A federal judge has made it a little easier for third parties to qualify for state ballots in November.
District 202 approves tentative amended budget, seeing potential shortfall of revenue
The Knoxville School Board approved the tentative amended budget at their teleconference meeting Monday night.
Sandburg offering free seminars and online courses for job-seekers
In these uncertain times, Carl Sandburg College is offering some free seminars and online courses for job-seekers or self-starters.
Two new cases of COVID-19 in Knox Co., one in Warren Co.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced yesterday 1,734 new cases of coronavirus disease in the state, as well as an additional 51 deaths.
Pilot rescued at state park after plane crashed into tree
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say the pilot of a small plane was rescued after the plane he was flying crashed and got stuck in a tree in Argyle Lake State Park.
Illinois Sheriffs pushing back against Pritzker threat
The Illinois Sheriff’s Association is taking exception to comments made by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that federal dollars may be held up at the state level for counties in which law enforcement refuses to enforce the stay-at-home order.
Galesburg Aldermen considering revolving loan for Innovative Proteins
Galesburg City Council on Monday night is considering a revolving loan in the amount of $250,000 for a business that says they aim to be the industry leader in plant-based protein.
Sandburg students receive financial support through CARES Act
Up to $700 is available for qualifying students of Carl Sandburg College as part of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, a portion of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.