Galesburg man seeks Knox County Board seat
A Galesburg barber has filed with the election commission to run on the Democratic ticket for the Knox County Board in District three.
Chance at $1.5 billion brings out first time Powerball players
With any luck, the winner of the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot will be determined tonight.
Senator Dick Durbin slated to speak at Knox graduation
Knox’s commencement ceremony has featured luminary speakers in the past like President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
Bustos ‘encouraged’ by President Obama’s final State of the Union address
Local Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was in attendance last night for President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address.
County receives bid to repair courthouse fire escape
The Knox County Building Committee has found fixing the fire escape at the Knox County Courthouse the source of continual headaches.
District 205’s plans to replace resigning Welty
In executive session of last night’s District 205 Board meeting Secretary Rick Welty, the second most senior member of the board submitted his resignation to the board president, effective immediately.
Grimm puts blame on state for District 205 financial woes
Superintendent Ralph Grimm has had the unenviable task of spearheading $3.2 million in budget cuts from District 205.
Monmouth man sentenced to 36 years for rape
A Monmouth man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman at knifepoint was sentenced today to 36 years in prison.
Fire crews battle Knoxville blaze in frigid temps
Firefighters have extinguished a machine shed fire in rural Knoxville that started this morning. Crews remain on the scene battling hotspots.
Interview: Galesburg District 205 Superintendent Ralph Grimm
Galesburg District 205 Superintendent Ralph Grimm joined us on Galesburg’s Morning News to talk about the proposed budget cuts.
