Humane Society remembering pets before ringing in New Year
Right before 2017 finally get its paws on us, there’s a way for area residents to honor a beloved pet while helping animals still looking for a home.
Early morning Sumner Street fire leaves occupant with second degree burns
Galesburg firefighters responded at about 1 a.m. this morning to a structure fire in a 160 year residence at 141 Sumner St.
Sushi and Hibachi Steakhouse opening on Cherry Street in February
From the ashes a hibachi steakhouse will rise.
Knox County Board approves mental health board referendum, voters to decide in April
Now it’s up to voters.
Local businesses sponsoring free cab rides for New Year’s Eve partiers
Once again this year a coalition of local businesses is sponsoring a free cab service to keep impaired drivers off the road for New Year’s Eve.
Knox County Board voting tonight on board of mental health referendum
Tonight is when the Knox County Board will decide on whether to put the question to voters on the creation of a 708 Board of Mental Health.
School board candidate Vicki Banks focused on 2018 contract negotiations
Vicki Banks, a former Galesburg teacher and DCFS investigator is running for Galesburg school board.
Work begins on biography of Galesburg boxing coach, Carlos Duncan
Efforts are underway to write a biography on the life of a notable Galesburg citizen, mentor and coach; Carlos Duncan.
Veteran administrator Bill Rees takes reigns of A-Town school district
Bill Rees is about to take over interim Superintendent duties at Abingdon-Avon schools after Don Daily held the post the first half of the year.
Man arrested for domestic battery after fleeing officers
A police chase took place early Monday morning following an alleged instance of domestic battery.
