Abingdon man faces drug charges following arrest
Bond stands at $30,000 for an Abingdon man facing a litany of charges in separate cases.
Galesburg Fire awarded grant to purchase breathing apparatuses
The Galesburg Fire Department has been approved for a federal grant that will allow the department to purchase 20 new self-contained breathing apparatuses.
Gates Rubber Co. announces layoffs, production transition
It was announced Wednesday, October 2nd that over the next 14 months, Gates Rubber Co. in Galesburg will be transitioning from a hose production facility to a core compounding mill.
Vancil re-elected as Chief Judge of 9th Circuit
David Vancil has served as the 9th Judicial Circuit’s Chief Judge since 2015 but recently he was re-elected for another 2-year term.
163 layoffs announced for Quad City Deere plants
Deere and Company announced 163 layoffs at two Quad City locations Tuesday, citing decreased customer demand.
District #205 to interview school board vacancy candidates
The District 205 Board of Education will be conducting interviews with potential candidates of the board’s vacancy at a special meeting this week.
Monmouth man facing drug, gun charges
UPDATE 10/1 10:30 am: A Monmouth man is being held in lieu of $100,000 bond on felony drug and weapons charges.
Southern Galesburg considered “disproportionately affected” by cannabis prohibition
Chief legislators behind Illinois’ recreational marijuana program have been vocal about how the state’s legalization of pot should benefit communities hit hardest by its prohibition.
United Way new campaign begins September 30th
The United Way of Knox County is kicking off their annual fundraising campaign Monday, September 30th.
One hospitalized in weekend rollover accident
A 38-year-old man was hospitalized at OSF St. Francis Medical Center with a reported fractured skull and spleen injury after a rollover accident in Galesburg.