Local driving death total down in 2016 while state sees an increase
Motor-vehicle related deaths in Illinois this year are the highest they have been in at least five years, but preliminary information released by the Illinois Department of Transportation shows that many local counties are bucking the state
Galesburg Arby’s to re-open next week
With the exception of the original sign, a new Arby’s now stands on Henderson Street and it could be open for customers as early as next Wednesday.
Galesburg man arrested in relation to October attack
Authorities apprehended a Galesburg man on a warrant earlier this week for his involvement with an attack on another man in October.
Moffitt looks back on over two decades in the Illinois House
This year’s graduating class from Galesburg High School wouldn’t be born for another five years on the day Don Moffitt first was sworn into the Illinois General Assembly.
Knox undecided on action if budget impasse stops MAP grants
The budget impasse continues on and Monetary Award Program grants for college students are still being held up as a result.
Knoxville school board approves 4.94 percent levy increase
The Knoxville School Board approved a 4.94 percent levy increase for 2016 at their meeting last night.
Candidate filing deadline reveals two way race for Galesburg mayor, 11 candidates for A-town school board
The deadline has passed for candidates to file for the Spring 2017 municipal elections.
Knoxville City Council shoots down levy increase, looking for police station addition
The Knoxville City Council met last night in hopes of coming to a decision on a proposed tax levy increase but instead kept the levy same as last year.
Area superintendent shares what goes into canceling school for winter conditions
A winter weather advisory caused most area school districts to let out early on Friday but most districts have yet to totally cancel a day of classes.
Illinois lead mitigation law goes into effect in 2017
A new law will take effect in Illinois on Jan. 1 that hopes to further protect renters against the hazards of lead.