Local News

Remaining school districts realign for Galesburg’s departure from KWSED

February 19, 2016 Local News

Facing Galesburg’s withdrawal from the Knox-Warren Special Education Co-Op the remaining six school districts are left figuring out the details of forming their co-op.

Noon Lions Club Pancake Festival benefits the sight and hearing impaired today

February 19, 2016 Local News

For 68 years, the Noon Lions Club has served all-you-can-eat flapjacks as part of the annual Pancake Festival.

Two injured in McDonough County crash

February 18, 2016 Local News

An elderly woman has been air lifted following a head on collision that injured two individuals in a McDonough County crash this morning.

Expanded enterprise zone continues local benefits

February 18, 2016 Local News

With a little help from the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development, the city of Galesburg obtained a new enterprise zone designation effective at the beginning of this year.

Knox College to honor five alumni at Founder’s Day Convocation

February 18, 2016 Local News

This week Knox College is celebrating it’s 179th year in existence and will honor five alumni and their accomplishments with Alumni Achievement Awards at the Founder’s Day Convocation.

Knox County to file formal complaint to state over juror fees

February 18, 2016 Local News

Per the recommendation of the United Counties Council of Illinois, the Knox County Finance Committee has approved a formal complaint to the State of Illinois.

Knox College’s Lane Sunderland discusses Antonin Scalia

February 18, 2016 Local News

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death last Saturday turned from surprise to bitterness in the recent days as Republican party leaders said they would oppose any Supreme Court nomination made by President Barack Obama, suggesting instead the Democratic

Local lawmakers react to Governor’s budget address

February 17, 2016 Local News

In his address to Illinois lawmakers this afternoon about his spending plan for next year, Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke of the need for bipartisan compromise.

Police to investigate child porn allegations

February 17, 2016 Local News

Police arrested a Galesburg man yesterday afternoon on an Illinois Department of Corrections warrant that led to a charge of possession of child pornography.

Gov. Rauner set to deliver annual budget speech live at 12 p.m. on WGIL

February 17, 2016 Local News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner is set to deliver his annual budget address to state lawmakers as Illinois enters its eighth month without a spending plan for the current year.