31 new cases of COVID in Knox County; matches 8-week low

The Knox County Health Department is reporting 22 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 from Friday to Monday.
Knoxville man arrested for warrant and cannabis.

Sunday around 9:30 pm, while conducting a routine patrol in the area of East Knox Street and Michigan Avenue, Galesburg police observed a Ford SUV in the area.
ISP says investigation surrounding death of Tyler Smith continues
On the two year anniversary since the death of Tyler Smith, the Illinois State Police say that the investigation into the case continues.
Disturbance call leads to the arrest of Galesburg man making threats to officers

On Saturday, September 12th, Galesburg police responded to a domestic call in the 1700 block of Indiana Avenue in reference to a physical altercation in the front yard of a residence.
Tarochione, Theresa I.
Theresa I. Tarochione, 46, of St. Augustine, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020, 2:23 AM, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Snider, Terrence Q.

Terrence Quentin Snider, age 86, died on September 9, 2020, at his home in The Hills, Texas.
Colwell, Harold F.

Harold F. Colwell, 87, of Cameron, died at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, September 13, 2020, in the emergency room of OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Williamson, Charlotte L.

Charlotte Louise Williamson, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away on September 12, 2020, at Rosewood Adult Foster Care in DeWitt, Michigan.
Chicago starts hiring hundreds in $56M contact tracing push
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago officials say they’ve started hiring hundreds of contact tracers in the fight against COVID-19.
Weekend gun violence in Chicago leaves 10 dead, 43 injured
CHICAGO (AP) – Gun violence in Chicago left 10 people dead over the weekend and 43 others injured.
Brad Paisley, wife fights hunger with 1 million meal pledge
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Country music star Brad Paisley and his wife are expanding their effort to fight hunger.
Dist. #205 School Board discusses returning students to classrooms, decision to be made next month

School board members for District 205 are expected to make a decision next month on whether or not students will return to classrooms after the first five weeks of the school year or continue remote learning.