Galesburg to be latest focus area for Clinton Foundation health initiative
The Galesburg area is planned as one of several “focus communities” in a Clinton Foundation health initiative that aims to reduce health disparities and promote healthy living.
OSF PromptCare expanding with move to St. Mary
The OSF PromptCare Clinic has served walk-in patients’ sudden minor injuries and illnesses for over 20 years on Henderson Street.
Grain handling experts meet to educate on safety
The safe handling of grain equipment can mean more than just keeping your digits; it can mean keeping your life.
County starting year with a deficit
Three payroll disbursements in December and a never ending state budget impasse have the Knox County Finance Committee wobbling into 2016.
Striking construction workers address Galesburg council
Workers who are striking against Brandt Construction based out of Milan and their subsidiary Hy-Brand Industrial Contractors spoke before the Galesburg City Council last night.
Lawsuit filed against state for Knox County salaries
After last month’s decision by the Knox County Board to file a lawsuit against the state for unpaid salaries, State’s Attorney John Pepmeyer has done just that.
Council passes bond series, hires firm for Armory
With two aldermen and Mayor John Pritchard absent from last night’s meeting, Galesburg City Council members approved 5-0 a 20-year bond series which will now allow the city to get started on $10.7 million in infrastructure and
Landfill fuel savings cushion county budget
Members of the Knox County Board have continually rung the bell of financial woe amidst the state’s financial shortcomings and anemic county revenues.
Friends, coworkers remember Galesburg sports writer/editor Joe Morrissey
Joe Morrissey with a Cubs shirt and cap, along with a trophy that proclaims him “most loyal Cubs fan” as he sits underneath a banner that used to fly over the left field foul line at Wrigley
Illinois budget crisis spells trouble for college MAP grant recipients
Monetary Award Program grants are one of countless items in limbo as the state continues to operate without a budget.
