Dist. 205 playing waiting game on state funds for building construction
School Board members with District 205 have indicated they are willing to delay moving the high school building renovation projects forward as aggressively as they previously planned after new information came to light regarding the state’s capital
Dist. 205 eliminates registration fees, moves GAVC to Northwoods
The District 205 Board of Education has eliminated all of the fees for registering students for school.
Volunteers needed to help community members check smoke alarms
Volunteers will be out in force next month checking and replacing some alarms for residents who need it.
Viola man charged with child porn, sex assault released on recognizance
A Viola man arrested in August on felony charges of aggravated criminal sexual assault and sexual abuse was released on a recognizance bond Monday.
One cited as semi-trailer hauling hogs overturns in Knox County
A Chenoa, Illinois, man was cited for failing to reduce speed after a semi-trailer hauling hogs overturned while on an exit ramp northeast of Galesburg.
Galesburg police forced to shoot dog while making arrest
Officers with the Galesburg Police Department were forced to shoot at a dog while attempting to make an arrest on Friday.
Dist. 205 to decide on no registration fees for 2020-2021 school year
The District 205 Board of Education will decide Monday night on the proposal to eliminate registration and activity fees for all students.
Road construction season breaks ground Monday in Wataga
Construction season is kicking off Monday with work getting underway in Wataga.
Sandburg and U of I enter into dual-admissions pathway agreement for nursing
Nursing students at Carl Sandburg College who want to earn a bachelor’s degree may have an easier time thanks to an agreement between the community college and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Sheriff Clague voicing opposition to eliminating cash bail
Opponents of cash bail say it forces those accused to be locked up because of their inability to pay, even though they haven’t been convicted.