New Knox County Board Chair Jared Hawkinson on Galesburg’s Evening News
Republican Jared Hawkinson was elected Knox County Board Chairman on Monday night by his fellow county board members.
‘Coats For The Community’ Continues After Successful Distribution
Galesburg Area Blessing Box Helpers has been providing food and hygiene products for those in need. When Diane Crock started adding coats, scarves, blankets and other clothing to the Blessing Box in her yard, she realized that
Knox County Amnesty Program December 21-23
The Knox County State’s Attorney and Knox County Circuit Clerk‘s offices are teaming up to offer amnesty for many with outstanding warrants. New State’s Attorney Jeremy Karlin joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning News”
Multiple charges after Galesburg man found asleep behind the wheel of an SUV
In the early morning hours on Friday, December 5th while on routine patrol, Galesburg Police observed a black SUV sitting in the middle of the East Main and Chestnut Street four-lane intersection.
73-year-old killed in single vehicle crash in McDonough Co.
An Adair man has died after a single-vehicle accident along US 136 in McDonough County.
Crawford, Marilyn J.
Marilyn J. Crawford, 85, of Alpha, IL passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at her home.
Olson, Gladys M.
Gladys M. Olson, 95, a resident of the Knox County Nursing Home, formerly of Oneida, IL passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at the nursing home.
Knox County reporting 198 new COVID cases
Coronavirus cases continue to mount in Knox County.
Monmouth Airport hangar still waiting on IDOT approval
The City of Monmouth is still waiting on state approval before the reconstruction can begin of the airport hangar at the municipal airport.
Monmouth waiting on word regarding CARES money for businesses
The City of Monmouth is waiting on word from the state before they can start handing out reimbursement money to local businesses for COVID-related expenses.
Alderman’s Chicago restaurant faces dining violation fines
CHICAGO (AP) – The city of Chicago has cited a restaurant owed by an alderman for allowing customers to dine inside in violation of rules designed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Illinois governor ramps up talk about vaccine safety
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has stepped up his public relations campaign to convince Illinois residents that an experimental coronavirus vaccine that could be authorized by the federal government this week will be safe to take.
Illinois coroner buys refrigerated trailer as virus surges
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – A northern Illinois coroner has purchased a refrigerated trailer in the event deaths related to COVID-19 overwhelms his office’s capacity to store bodies.