Local News

CSC Class Day offering classes in history of golf, chair yoga and rye bread

March 20, 2017 Local News

Carl Sandburg College is making strides in offering unique classes in modern manufacturing but their Class Day has its own special batch of educational offerings.

Galesburg council to hear final reading on water bills

March 19, 2017 Local News

Galesburg city council will be voting on the proposed change in water billing cycle for residents tomorrow night. Currently the city utilizes a quarterly billing cycle, but an amendment to the water and refuse ordinance could change

Great Galesburg Shake runner-up says competition helped him “refine skills”

March 19, 2017 Local News

The Great Galesburg Shake is returning next month for its 3rd year. The ‘Shake’ is a soft skills competition that builds and tests students ability to do things like have a firm hand shake and holding a conversation. Jody

Heartseekers of Galesburg welcomes featured speaker

March 17, 2017 Local News

Heartseekers, a community of Christian women is welcoming published writer Carol Kent to town to be the featured speaker for their Women’s Retreat next weekend. Ms. Kent is an award winning author and public speaker with over

Knox County Y kicks off support campaign

March 17, 2017 Local News

The Knox County YMCA launched their annual support campaign last week to ensure that residents have access to vital community based programs and support resources. The campaign helps drive efforts to ensure that no one is turned

Knox Co. Finance Committee approves lease of farmland

March 16, 2017 Local News

On the agenda for last night’s Knox County Finance Committee was an approval for a leasing contract for farm land adjacent to the Knox County Nursing Home. Two bids from farmers within the county were accepted, and

Warren county added to poverty warning list

March 16, 2017 Local News

The non-profit Heartland Alliance has put three Illinois counties on a warning list based on a well-being index and Warren County is one of those three.

Galesburg residents vote for playground improvements

March 15, 2017 Local News

Galesburg residents turned out to vote on Thursday and Friday on what park structure upgrades they’d like to receive at the Debbie Klapp, Custer, Rogers, and Bateman parks.