Knox County Jail making policy changes with COVID-19 concerns
With the growing concerns over the continued spread of COVID-19 throughout Illinois, the Knox County Jail has modified many of their policies until further notice.
Monmouth pursuing grants for capital improvement plans
Aldermen in the City of Monmouth heard a presentation regarding the municipality’s capital improvement plans, presented by engineering firm Woodard and Curran.
Knox County unified command meeting daily to address coronavirus
A Unified Command response has been assembled to deal with efforts to address the spread of COVID-19 in Knox County.
Knoxville school district expects to hire next Superintendent Friday
Amidst the chaos created by the spreading Coronavirus it appears Knoxville School District 202 will hire a new superintendent on Friday.
OSF Healthcare launches COVID-19 risk tool
OSF Healthcare has launched a brand new digital tool intended to help keep people decide whether or not they need to go to the hospital.
Small Businesses and Non-Profits urged to submit information regarding Coronavirus Economic Injury
State Representative Norine Hammond is urging small businesses and non-profits to submit information to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity concerning how the COVID-19 outbreak has negatively impacted their business.
Stoll beats Vera in Democratic primary for 93rd District
Rushville Alderman and business owner Scott Stoll will be the Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican Norine Hammond in November for Illinois’ 93rd District State House seat.
COVID-19 related cancellations for the area
In an expected move, the City of Galesburg Department of Parks and Recreation has closed all indoor recreation facilities to programming and has canceled all programs and special events through May 15, 2020.
Two Galva men arrested with large amount of methamphetamine
Two Galva men were arrested on methamphetamine charges in western Illinois after a joint effort between several departments.
Galesburg Council gets update on local efforts to combat COVID-19
Two of the leaders of local efforts to prepare for and combat the spread of coronavirus spoke before the Galesburg City Council last night.