Police, suspect drew weapons in Ella Street bust
In Knox County Circuit Court this afternoon, Judge Bruce Beal set bond at $500,000 for a Galesburg man accused of a number of felony drug and weapons charges, as well as a Class X armed violence charge.
Fairview soldier killed in Afghanistan
Douglas Riney, an Army soldier and firefighter from Fairview, Illinois has been killed in action overseas.
Galesburg superintendent argues levy increase could help local economy
Galesburg Schools Superintendent Ralph Grimm says having a competitive school district will help attract new residents to area.
National political journalist to speak at Monmouth tonight following last night’s debate
Nationally recognized journalist Sasha Issenberg will offer fresh insights into the presidential election at Monmouth College tonight.
One section of Seminary Street finishes resurfacing as another is planned for next spring
Resurfacing work is all but finished on a four-block stretch on North Seminary Street with another five and a half block swath planned for Spring 2017.
UPDATE: GHS to abbreviate Haunted High School event
***Retraction*** Galesburg High School Student Council Adviser Luan Statham confirmed finalized plans today that the school will hold its Haunted High School event in an abbreviated form. The event is designed for young kids to receive candy
Six arrested in Ella Street drug bust
Police arrested six Galesburg residents this morning where they found an assortment of drugs and two handguns.
Man wanted in car wash carjacking arrested; bond set at $575,000
A Galesburg man who allegedly stole a car in an armed stick up last week turned himself into police this morning.
Arby’s still on track to re-open by Christmas
Driving down Henderson Street, it may seem like the Arby’s renovation is far from being finished. But Store Manager Shari Mahnesmith says she thinks it will reopen in December, hopefully before Christmas.
GPAC to install memorial granite park benches in Central Park
The Galesburg Public Art Commission is offering three personalized granite benches in downtown’s Central Park for donations of $3,000 each.