Police investigating Monday train death as apparent suicide
Galesburg Police say in what was an apparent suicide a man died as a result of being struck by a train Monday.
New University of Illinois school to grant full scholarships
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — The first class of students to be accepted to the University of Illinois’ new medical school will receive about $200,000 worth of free tuition.
Council renames underpass after Rev. Jon Sibley
Without an objection in the chamber, the Galesburg City Council renamed the East Main Street Underpass after Rev. Jon A. Sibley Sr. Monday night.
One man dead after being struck by train
Galesburg Police have confirmed that one individual died this morning as a result of being struck by a BNSF freight train moving through town.
Massachusetts man arrested after Henry County manhunt
Following a manhunt that took place in the early hours of Monday morning, a Massachusetts man has been arrested in Atkinson in Henry County.
Galesburg council to vote on ‘Sibley Underpass’ tonight
The Galesburg City Council will vote tonight on a change in city code that would allow Prairie Players Theatre and some other venues to serve alcohol outdoors.
Joshua Griffith to run against Norine Hammond for 93rd District
Abingdon’s Joshua L. Griffith a retired Sergeant First Class in the Army, and former youth minister announced his candidacy for State Representative of the 93rd House District on Thursday. He will run as a Republican and primary
Polay kicks off final season with Knox Galesburg Symphony
Bruce Polay has conducted the Knox-Galesburg Symphony for 35 years but says he’s ready to move on.
Galesburg man faces child porn charges
The Knox County Sheriffs Department says a Galesburg man faces a host of felony charges after child pornography allegedly was found in his home.
Changes and new membership promotion going on at the Knox County Y
Work has been underway – and will continue to be done at the Carl Sandburg Drive location of the Knox County YMCA.