Knoxville kindergartners to be in-class fully starting next week

The Board of Education for District 202 is making plans to bring kids back into classrooms.
Galesburg woman tells officers she’s a “secret agent”; gets arrested for DUI Drugs

Early January 21st, Galesburg Police responded to the 400 block of Dietrich Avenue in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
Brasche-Holmes, Loretta M.

Loretta Mae Brasche-Holmes, 87, of Galesburg passed away at 5 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2021, at her home.
Shaw, Mary

Mary Shaw, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois died 7:06 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2021, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg
Wallace, Ronnie “Wolf”

Ronnie ‘Wolf’ Wallace 68, of Independence, Missouri, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died 11:43 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2021, at home.
Chicago police announces plan to combat surge in carjackings
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police officials say they will put a stronger focus on prosecution and increased collaboration with other police agencies to combat a spike in carjackings.
Documents: Illinois House spent $330K for 2 weeks of rent
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois House spent $187,000 in taxpayer money to rent out Springfield’s downtown convention center last week after the coronavirus pandemic forced lawmakers from the Capitol.
Man who murdered Chicago cop gets life for bank robbery
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago man paroled after serving less than 20 years for the 1968 murder of a police officer has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2018 bank robbery.
Sarah Davis talks to Galesburg’s Evening News about run for Galesburg City Council

Sarah Davis is a 25-year-old accountant, looking to bring her knowledge in finance, and desire for better communication to the Galesburg City Council. She’s running for a seat on the council in Ward 6, against the incumbent