Sgt. Douglas Riney to be laid to rest Monday
Funeral services for a decorated American soldier from Fairview, Illinois who was killed by enemy fire in Afghanistan last week are planned for Monday.
Your weekend: Treat Street, Rocky Horror and Habitat’s 50th all highlights
Trick or treating, a “Sweet Transvestite” and moving into a new house highlight your weekend in the Knox County area.
Former Galesburg coach remembers ‘Snow Bowl’ as Streaks host home playoff game tomorrow
It’s been 25 years since the Galesburg High School football team hosted a home playoff game. With Saturday afternoon’s forecast of 78 degrees and sunny, the game will likely be a little different than 1991.
Area fire departments get donations to help pets in a fire
The Invisible Fence Company in the Quad Cities area is helping fire departments in Henry and Mercer counties save the lives of pets suffering from smoke inhalation.
Man involved in 2005 meth fire arrested in Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida police arrested a man once of Galesburg for his alleged involvement in a 2005 meth fire at 662 E. North St.
Iron Spike continues growth, plans player’s lounge grand opening for Saturday
The Iron Spike Brewing Company has turned its second floor from a buffet area into a lounge featuring golf simulators.
Knox County Board formally approves budget
Greg Bacon, the co-chair of Knox County’s finance committee, says it took a lot of work, but the county’s property tax levy will stay the same.
Galesburg firefighter sells his Cub gear to get to World Series
The image of Cubs taking the field in the World Series is a priceless sight for fans of the long suffering franchise.
Galesburg man charged for alleged theft and meth
A Galesburg man faces a felony theft count for allegedly stealing a thermal imaging camera from the Village of East Galesburg Fire Department worth more than $10,000.
Man arrested for cocaine possession
Police arrested a Galesburg man early this morning where they found a small amount cocaine on his person.