Independent MAP chair says amendment would combat Springfield gridlock
A Cook County Judge in July ruled against a proposed constitutional amendment being on Illinois voters’ ballots in November that would appoint an independent commission to draw the state’s political boundaries.
Shots fired in three weekend incidents
Galesburg police responded to three shooting incidents early yesterday morning, one of which resulted in the arrest of a Galesburg man on gun charges.
ROWVA projects near balanced budget for FY17
ROWVA Superintendent Joe Sornberger says that from the time he came into the job he had hoped to achieve a balanced budget.
Abingdon Community Festival brings Ag related fun Thursday
Temperatures are starting to cool and September is now only days away. Just as the seasons always change, the Abingdon Community Festival returns once again this year.
Heritage Days entertains and educates at Lake Storey
Living history has once again made its way into Galesburg as the annual Heritage Days continues out at Lake Storey. The yearly celebration began Friday and wraps up today.
Galesburg woman gifts $100,000 to area organizations
A Galesburg woman who passed away in January of last year has officially gifted $100,000 to three area non-profits as a part of her estate.
Rotary Park project moving forward
The State of Illinois announced last week that funding for many park projects across the state would be re-instated.
Backroad Music Festival featuring national and local country artists this weekend
The Back Road Music Festival in Galva brings national and local country music acts together on one stage.
Tucker-Lockhart resigns as United Way executive director
The executive director of United Way of Knox County announced her resignation today after working as the head of the non-profit for more than 10 years.
Galesburg breaks ground on East Main Street Underpass
“Galesburg is about to get a new front door.” Those words by State Representative Don Moffitt were spoken this morning to a crowd of onlookers, as the city of Galesburg joined with a number of local and