Galesburg exceeds benchmark for chemical in water supply
Galesburg’s water supply has tested above a guidance benchmark for one of four Polyfluoroalkyl Substances or PFAS.
Knox County adds vaccine clinic for Tuesday by appointment only
The Knox County Unified Command announced there will be a community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic tomorrow, Tuesday for Phase 1B residents 65 years of age or older who reside in or work in Knox County and those in
Olinger, Cora M.
Cora Marie Olinger, 91 of rural Galesburg, was called to her heavenly home Friday morning, January 29, 2021, peacefully at home.
Chicago schools reopening uncertain as union talks stall
CHICAGO (AP) – A plan to reopen Chicago schools remained in limbo as last-minute negotiations over COVID-19 safety measures with the teachers’ union stalled Sunday, amplifying the possibility of a strike or lockout.
Illinois logs 2,428 more COVID-19 cases and 40 deaths
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois has logged 2,428 new confirmed and probable infections of COVID-19 and 40 additional deaths.
Ending cash bail abolishes penalty on poverty, advocates say
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An overhaul of Illinois’ approach to public safety and crime and punishment approved in January has won praise from activists pushing reform since the civil unrest after last year’s police-involved deaths of George