ALERT: Winter weather brings wrecks throughout county
Roads are dotted with vehicles in ditches, especially along Interstate 74. Police say mile markers 41 to 54 have seen numerous motorist assist calls due to slick conditions.
Iron Spike craft beer cans coming to stores in fall
Iron Spike is being put on the shelf. Brew Master Blake Benedict and owner and chef Ryan Cardwell have been working for the past year on canning a set of their beers set to hit shelves this fall.
Police arrest Aledo man for Walmart theft
An Aledo man is held on $10,000 bond after Galesburg police arrested him this morning on charges of retail theft and driving on a suspended license.
UPDATE: Crews battle Lombard Street blaze
A house fire is under control after Galesburg firefighters responded this morning to 872 Lombard St.
Library board closes on bar purchase
In November, the Galesburg Public Library Board of Trustees voted to purchase Crazy’s 8’s bar.
Galesburg beer distributor acquires Dixon business
Galesburg-based G&M Distributors has announced their acquisition of another Illinois beer distributor, LRB.
Willow Haven furniture store plans downtown opening
Teresa Phillipson has long dreamed of owning her business and that will become a reality in February when her high-end furniture store, Willow Haven opens.
Audi’s to reopen Mexican-American restaurant on Henderson Street
Before Budde’s Pizza and Spirits made it’s downtown location home, the Main Street spot was known as Audi’s #1 Pizza and Pub. After more than a decade, the Mexican-American restaurant known for their pizza is returning to Galesburg.
Taco John’s on track to open mid-March
After more than a decade, Galesburg is months away from the return of Taco John’s.
Knox County finance committee looks to avoid later budget headaches
The Knox County Finance Committee is vowing to stay on top of the budget this year.