Report finds more jobs in Illinois than job seekers
Illinois has more jobs than people looking for work, according to a new report from Pew Charitable Trusts.
Fundraisers, sales, and still plenty of scares this weekend
For 78 years, the Galesburg Rescue Mission has been providing shelter, food, and clothing free of charge for those in need.
King Elementary addition bids approved
The District 205 Board of Education on Monday approved bid packages for King Elementary School’s addition.
Dialysis clinic in Monmouth to close later this month
It was announced last week that Fresenius Kidney Care in Monmouth will be closing at the end of this month.
OSF St. Mary names Henry County native as new president
OSF St. Mary Medical Center has named its new president in Lisa DeKezel, a woman already familiar with the community as well as rural healthcare.
GPD investigating series of burglaries at Swing’s Estates
Several items, including a television, soundbar, and money were taken in a series of burglaries at Swing’s Mobile Estates this week.
Peterson receives Monmouth College prize for teaching
A long-time communication professor at Monmouth College, Trudi Peterson, has been named the college’s 2019 recipient of the Hatch Award for Distinguished Teaching.
205 Board Discussed School Boundaries at length
The school boundary map was discussed at length during Monday, October 14th’s District 205 Board meeting.
Man charged with burglary in Knoxville for power tools theft
A 19-year-old man was arrested last week for allegedly stealing power tools from a Knoxville apartment complex.
Dist. 205 focusing on aggressive high school renovation plan
While no action was taken Monday night, District 205 administrators appear to be focusing the high school renovation work towards closing the building down during the 2020-21 school year.