Dropout rates increase across Knox and Warren school districts
Throughout Knox and Warren county districts dropout rates have popped over the last year, with six percent of students in Abingdon-Avon, Galesburg, and Knoxville school districts dropping out in 2019.
Plenty of indoor – and outdoor – trick or treating this year
The Carl Sandburg Alumni Association is hosting the first annual Safe Halloween on October 31st.
GPD investigationg theft of industrial hemp
The investigation continues into the theft of industrial hemp plants from a Monmouth Boulevard business.
Bustos promoting submissions to military academy
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is reminding interested students that she is accepting applications from high school students for nominations to the United States Service Academies for the class entering in the fall of 2020.
“Happy Joe” passes away
A Quad Cities businessman who founded a pizza chain that has long had a location in Galesburg has passed away.
Heartland Connections looks to become hub for local, live music
John Taylor has become something of a local impresario, organizing some of the most popular area music events in the last few years.
KCAP’s trades and manufacturing showcase Wednesday
The Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development, in partnership with the Galesburg Area Vocational Center and Carl Sandburg College, is hosting two Trade and Manufacturing Showcase Wednesday, October 30, at various locations in Galesburg.
ABC’s of Medicare tonight at the Kensington
There is a free educational session going on Tuesday, October 29th for those with questions about Medicare.
Illinois Public Health Director making visit to Galesburg Tuesday
The Director of the Illinois Department of Public of Public Health will be in Galesburg on Tuesday afternoon visiting the Knox County Health Department.
Police investigating potential threat at Monmouth-Roseville High School
Monmouth Police say that a report of vandalism that could be perceived as a threat against a staff member and the school brought them to investigate the school on Monday.