Jeremy Karlin talks about State’s Attorney’s office and his approach

Democrat Jeremy Karlin joined Galesburg’s Evening on Wednesday to discuss his run for Knox County State’s Attorney and how his view of the office differs from his opponent, Brian Kerr.
Knox County reports 3 deaths from COVID, another 28 cases in 24 hours

The Illinois Department of Public Health says that three Knox County residents have died from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours on Wednesday.
Galesburg man arrested for slew of charges by a felon.

On Saturday, October 10th, around 2:30 am, while on routine patrol near Grand and Michigan Avenues, Galesburg Police approached the Grand Tap and observed several vehicles with occupants in the parking lot with engines running.
Galesburg man arrested for meth after being found in abandoned house.

On Friday, October 9th, around 8:20 pm, Galesburg Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Lake Street for reports of subjects entering a residence that has been abandoned since the owner passed away.
Knox College Adapting In Pandemic World

The new normal has everyone adapting to living in the pandemic world. Knox College is no different. While losing some revenue from housing and a smaller number of international students, Knox president Dr. Teresa Amott says
Rutledge, Doris L.

Doris L. Rutledge, 91, Alpha, Illinois, died Monday, October 12, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family.
Duncan, Grant

Deacon Grant Duncan, Sr., 72, of Peoria, Illinois passed away at 6:24 pm Friday, October 9, 2020, at Unity Point Hospital in Peoria.
Brennan, John “Jack” L.

John “Jack” Leroy Brennan, 86, of Galesburg, passed away at 2:56 am Monday, October 12, 2020, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Racial tensions in America’s ‘sundown towns’
VIENNA, Ill. (AP) – In an America struggling over questions of race, police brutality and justice, the AP Road Trip team made its second stop in a Midwestern town
When school is home and home is school, which rules prevail?
CHICAGO (AP) – Toys that look like weapons. Barefoot students. Disruptive imagery in the background. Pets roaming the room.
Illinois woman guilty after fooling people in cancer hoax
HIGHLAND, Ill. (AP) – A woman in southwestern Illinois has pleaded guilty to fraud in a cancer hoax that tricked people who gave her money and other benefits.