Your weekend could help increase Alzheimer’s awareness and fight to end it
Amidst the fundraisers and farmers markets going on this weekend, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is happening Saturday morning in Galesburg.
Outdoor Education Day renamed in honor of Ken Russell
Ken Russell was the “fish guy” for many outdoorsmen in Western Illinois for decades, but also for thousands of 5th graders who attended Outdoor Education Day.
New firearm deer hunt for persons with disabilities.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hosting a new firearm deer hunt for persons with disabilities.
“Freedom Writers” teacher shares stories of inspiration
A teacher whose claim to fame is turning underprivileged students into successful graduates through reading and writing, which was then turned into a major motion picture, says she already feels like a part of this community. Erin
Knox County Board to move meetings to Galesburg City Hall
Last night the Knox County Board approved the moving of the county board meetings to the Galesburg City Council Chambers.
City applying for lead abatement grant, seeking public input
The City is applying for a grant that should make a dent in the long discussed issue of hazardous lead paint and dust in family homes.
Knox County Board to vote on changing meeting location tonight
The Knox County Board will meet tonight and consider a change in venue for all future meetings.
Vancil re-elected as 9th Circuit Chief Judge
Circuit Judge David L. Vancil Jr. has been re-elected to another term as Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit which includes Knox County.
“Adventurally” series takes a rest stop in Galesburg
Several hundred people got the chance to look at what it takes to put together a reality show that its executive producer says is Amazon’s version of “The Amazing Race” – “if it were done right, and
Former Chez Willy’s to become season deli & butcher shop
Folks curious as to what will become of the former Chez Willy’s restaurant on Seminary Street won’t have much longer to wait.