42nd COVID death in Knox County announced

Knox County Health officials announced the death of another resident who tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday, this time a female in her 90’s.
Iron Spike suspends service amidst COVID surge

With Knox County and the City of Galesburg feeling a strong surge in COVID cases, Iron Spike Brewing Company has decided to suspend service until indoor seating can be offered.
Free Thanksgiving Day To Go Meal

Bethesda Baptist Church Food Pantry and Koreana Restaurant are teaming up to bring the community a free Thanksgiving Day dinner, to go. The church has been hosting the event for 12 years. With COVID-19 restrictions, it
Grabowski, Noel V.
Noel V. Grabowski, 85, of Galesburg, died at 12:39 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at home.
Main, Dylan D.

Dylan D. Main, 40, of Galesburg, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2020, in the emergency room of Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Boyd, Robin C.

Mrs. Robin C. Boyd, 49, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 11:48 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2020, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Monmouth City Council approve property tax levy

Aldermen in Monmouth approved the 2021-22 Property tax levy at their meeting Monday night.
Pritzker implements tight COVID-19 restrictions statewide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced new COVID-19 restrictions that will cap crowds in retail stores and temporarily close museums and casinos.
Chicago schools to resume to in-person classes in January
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s public schools will resume in-person learning in January, with officials noting remote learning instituted due to the COVID-19 pandemic has not well-served many of its students.
Feds hold woman for allegedly obtaining COVID-19 relief loan
CHICAGO (AP) – An Illinois woman facing incarceration for stealing millions of dollars through her boyfriend’s business credit card is in the custody of federal authorities for allegedly obtaining a COVID-19 relief loan as she prepared to