18-year-old Knoxville man killed by garbage truck on I-164

An 18-year-old Knoxville man was killed in a traffic collision Monday afternoon after his vehicle apparently crossed into oncoming traffic.
Knox College hires 20th President: Andy McGadney

Knox College announced the hiring of their 20th president Monday in C. Andrew McGadney.
Knox Co. State’s Attorney forming Citizens Advisory Board

Knox County State’s Attorney Jeremy Karlin announced late last week that he is forming a Citizens Advisory Form to allow a way for constituents to voice concerns and potential solutions to various issues in the county.
Mayon, Jan M.
Jan Marie Mayon, 65, of Galesburg, died at 2:28 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.
Barr, Linda L.

Linda L. Barr, 79, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 1:31 am, Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the Lutheran Hillside Village, Peoria, IL.
Swegle, Marilyn U.

Marilyn Ulm Swegle, 85, of Galesburg, passed from this life at 6:30 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2021, in Seminary Manor.
Freight cars derail near Normal, Illinois, train station
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) – About 16 Union Pacific freight cars have gone off railroad tracks at a train station in Illinois.
Design begins on $84M, futuristic SIU communications center
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois officials have announced that RATIO Architects will lead the design process for an expanded communications building on the Carbondale campus of Southern Illinois University.
Chicago opens 4 COVID-19 vaccine sites for school employees
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Public Schools officials say four COVID-19 vaccination sites dedicated to teachers and staff will be fully operational this coming week.
