Great Galesburg Shake runner-up says competition helped him “refine skills”
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Monmouth College football player loses life in weekend motorcycle accident
The Monmouth College community is mourning the death of a student athletes.
Sheriff’s deputies arrest Maryland man for trafficking 34 pounds of pot
A routine traffic stop conducted by Knox County Sheriff’s deputies Saturday night resulted in the seizure of over 34 pounds of marijuana.
Tense discussion on future of city as candidates meet at forum
Candidates for the races of Galesburg mayor, alderman and treasurer met face to face last night on The Orpheum Theatre stage.
District 205 approves 6 RIFS
In keeping with the cuts from earlier in the month, the District 205 school board approved five RIFS to Knox-Warren special education faculty and one for Galesburg CUSD last night.