Local News

Galesburg Police and NAACP commit to working together in building trust

January 22, 2020 Local News

The Galesburg City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night that recommits the city’s police department to bridge the gap of mistrust between police and communities of color.

Knox Co. to consider recreational cannabis ordinance, finance options for Nursing Home remodel

January 22, 2020 Local News

The Knox County Board could vote on their version of the recreational marijuana ordinance at Wednesday night’s meeting.

Dollar General may, or may not, move one of its Galesburg stores

January 21, 2020 Local News

To hear officials with a retail chain with two Galesburg locations tell it, it’s not yet certain that they will move one of those stores.

Monmouth’s Flourpot to open this week; The HUB in Galesburg to open next month.

January 21, 2020 Local News

There is a pair of upcoming ribbon-cutting events in both Galesburg and in Monmouth.

‘Special Kneads’ Bakery in Galva getting national attention

January 21, 2020 Local News

A mother and son from Galva are getting national attention for the inspiring story behind their bakery.

Galesburg Council expected to adopt “bridge building” resolution

January 21, 2020 Local News

Galesburg Aldermen Tuesday night, on the day after the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, is expected to adopt a resolution designed to bridge divides between the police and people of color.

Knoxville to appoint new alderman

January 20, 2020 Local News

The Knoxville City Council will meet tonight with every councilman’s seat filled for the first time in a couple of years.

New details emerge in Pine Street fire

January 20, 2020 Local News

New details have emerged regarding the fire on Pine Street from Saturday morning.

Tuesday Sunrise Rotary presenter plans to fly around the world

January 20, 2020 Local News

There is a Galesburg Sunrise Rotary Club meeting Tuesday morning with an interesting speaker about to embark on a journey for a good cause.

Bustos announces federal funding from HUD

January 20, 2020 Local News

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos on Friday announced nearly $4 million in federal grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care (CoC) program.