Local News

Wilder weighs in on the Governor’s amendatory veto of SB-1

August 3, 2017 Local News

With Governor Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of SB-1, the evidence based school funding formula, the bill now moves back to the General Assembly where it will be looked at again.

Canfield to run for Knox County Sheriff

August 3, 2017 Local News

Former Galesburg Police Officer and Military Police Officer, Kip Canfield, has decided to run for Knox County Sheriff.

Iowa man charged with burglaries, home invasions in Warren, Henderson, Mercer Counties

August 2, 2017 Local News

A Burlington, Iowa man is facing charges in three local counties following investigations related to area home invasions.

Grilled food, giveaways, and games part of the NAACP community cookout on Saturday

August 2, 2017 Local News

The Galesburg NAACP chapter is holding their annual community cookout on Saturday at Kiwanis Park where food, games, and giveaways will be part of the festivities.

Simkins suggests imposing fee on invalid assistance

August 2, 2017 Local News

At Monday night’s Galesburg City Council work session, Fire Chief Tom Simkins presented the board with some information regarding non emergency Invalid Assists.

Local country music artist to shoot local country music video

August 2, 2017 Local News

Local country music artist and Roseville native, Shaniah Paige will be shooting her latest music video at Coney Island in Galesburg.

Police Pension Board looks for accountant

August 1, 2017 Local News

The Galesburg Police Pension Board is going forward with a recommendation from City Treasurer Elisha French to start the search for an outside accountant for the fund’s local bank account — responsible for payroll and receiving funds.

Park Plaza concept estimates given at council work session

August 1, 2017 Local News

Last night’s Galesburg City Council work session brought an update and discussion regarding the renovation work being done at Park Plaza.

Council work session ignites gun ordinance debate

August 1, 2017 Local News

Gun and gun shop owners filled the council chambers last night to show opposition to the current gun ordinance that was being discussed at the work session for the Galesburg City Council.

Local Meat Processor inducted into the Cured Meats Hall of Fame

August 1, 2017 Local News

Being inducted into the National Cured Meats Hall of Fame means much more than just being a cut above the rest. Doug Hankes of Thrushwood Farms in Galesburg is a 2017 inductee and he knows what all goes into