Community shares thoughts on economic development
About 50 people turned out last night for a public forum hosted by the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development.
Man accused in 2014 meth fire pleas to lesser charge
A Knox County judge sentenced a Galesburg man to two years of conditional discharge for unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a reduced charge to the Class X felony he initially faced.
Weaver announces committee assignments
Senator Weaver’s new committee assignments include being the Minority Spokesman on the Senate Commerce and Economic Development Committee.
Knox County Inmate in Critical Condition After Attempted Hanging
A Knoxville man who was incarcerated in the Knox County jail is in critical condition and is expected to pass away tomorrow.
Cueto’s 2-hitter sends Royals over Mets for 2-0 Series lead
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Johnny Cueto pitched a two-hitter, Eric Hosmer drove in two more runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets 7-1 Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the
Illinois WR Mike Dudek will seek redshirt after knee injury
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois receiver Mike Dudek will apply for a medical redshirt after missing most of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Peterson out of practice with hip, finger, ankle injuries
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is fighting a number of injuries, to his hip, finger and ankle.
Bulls beat Nets 115-100 for 2-0 start
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 24 points, Nikola Mirotic had 18 and the Chicago Bulls won for the second time in two nights to open the season, beating the Brooklyn Nets 115-100 on Wednesday night.
Judge tosses lawsuit over tattoo policy for Chicago police
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit challenging the Chicago Police Department’s new policy requiring officers to cover up their tattoos.
24-year-old giraffe dies at Brookfield Zoo
BROOKFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago zoo has euthanized a 24-year-old female giraffe amid concerns over her daily comfort and quality of life.
Northern Illinois city moving ahead with quarry plan
MARENGO, Ill. (AP) — The northern Illinois city of Marengo has agreed to move forward with plans for a quarry.
New Willard Airport chief seeks East Coast direct flights
SAVOY, Ill. (AP) — The new executive director of the University of Illinois’ Willard Airport is dreaming big. Gene Cossey told the (Champaign) News-Gazette that he hopes to “capture some destinations.” He wants to find places to
City of Moline builds electronic archive of council minutes
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Archival records from the city of Moline show that problems with parking go back to the early 1900s, when people complained about where riders parked their horses. In the 1920s, residents worried about
Negotiations to resume in East St. Louis teacher strike
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Negotiations are expected to resume in an East St. Louis teachers’ strike that has idled more than 6,000 students since the start of October.
Man convicted in Joliet slaying sentenced to 57 years
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A man who was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2011 shooting death of a man outside a Joliet boxing club has been sentenced to 57 years in state prison.
FBI seeks help in suburban Chicago officer’s unsolved murder
CHICAGO (AP) — The FBI in Chicago is renewing its search for information about the 2006 unsolved murder of a suburban police officer.
St. Louis regional battle for new spy agency home heats up
O’FALLON, Ill. (AP) — The two-state battle for a federal spy agency’s new regional headquarters is heating up.
Trunk or Treat to promote family this Saturday
Galesburg trick or treaters will be out and about this Saturday, and those looking to have a safe and fun family experience may consider the Trunk or Treat at Bethel Baptist Church.
Green, D. Wayne
Dr. D. Wayne Green, 91, of Galesburg, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2015, in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Fox, John Patrick
John Patrick Fox, 71 of rural Galesburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015.