Pulitzer Prize Winner to speak at Knox College
Knox College has been celebrating their 50th year of their Creative Writing Program. In honor of the program’s anniversary, the Caxton Club reading series will conclude with a visit from author Marilynne Robinson.
Kensington “Daisy Girl” mural damaged, repairs coming soon
The mural on the side of The Kensington had barely been hung before some blemishes showed up.
Woman arrested on drug possession following traffic stop
A 23-year-old woman was arrested for drug possession following a traffic stop that occurred near N. Academy and Ferris streets on Monday morning.
Noise complaint leads to man arrested on meth charge
A Galesburg man has been arrested on possession of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia following multiple calls to police for a late night noise complaint.
Knoxville School Board approves intergovernmental agreement with Library
Last night the Knoxville School District 202 Board of Education heard of a possible intergovernmental agreement with the Knoxville Public Library.
Monmouth Police Chief certified by state police organization
Monmouth Police Chief Joe Switzer has received a designation that “only a select few” Chiefs in Illinois have met the requirements for.
Bustos and Kleine raising big dollars early
Still five months out from the primary election, rivals for the 17th U.S. Congressional seat Cheri Bustos and Mark Kleine are already raising large amounts of cash for the campaign.
Newspaper receives Sheley’s apology for murders
The newspaper in the hometown of convicted spree killer’s Nicholas Sheley has received the man’s apology for murdering an Arkansas couple in Missouri. Sauk Valley Media – owners of the Sterling Daily Gazette – says it received
Teen pleads guilty to murder
A Galesburg teenager has pleaded guilty to a shooting death, but to a new charge that essentially removes the part about the shooting. Knox County Circuit Court records indicate 18-year-old Devontae Williams pleaded guilty yesterday as part
Employee promotions covered at Knoxville City Council
The Knoxville City Council heard an update on a nuisance property at 2-07 North Street from City Attorney Rob McCoy Monday night.