Galesburg man gets stabbed – doesn’t press charges

21-year-old Galesburg man, Junior A. Wallace is in Knox County Jail on aggravated battery charges for stabbing a 54-year-old man on Sunday.
Orion Samuelson Caps A Legendary, Better Than 60 Year Broadcast Career

Orion Samuelson spent more time on the air in broadcasting than anyone except the legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. He retired at the end of 2020 with more awards and halls of fame than can be counted.
Man accused of attempted murder retains private counsel, preliminary hearing delayed

Galesburg man Kyle Reddick was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing in Knox County Circuit Court for his attempted murder case Monday but was granted a continuance.
Haynes, Donald M. “Weasel”

Donald “Weasel” M. Haynes, 96 of Galesburg and formerly of rural St. Augustine, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg.
Cross, Katherine E.

Mrs. Katherine E. “Katie” Cross, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 8:41 am Saturday, February 20, 2021, at her home.
Ex-House speaker Michael Madigan quits Democratic Party post
CHICAGO (AP) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the Chicago Democrat who served in the post for decades, has resigned as party chairman.
Illinois reports1,246 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois public health officials are reporting 1,246 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and 34 additional deaths.
Cedar Rapids police identify woman stabbed to death at motel
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) – Cedar Rapids police have identified a woman who was stabbed to death Saturday as a Cedar Rapids resident.
Sandburg holding Healthcare Professions Career Expo next month

More than a dozen healthcare businesses and organizations will be meeting with job seekers when Carl Sandburg College holds its Health Professions Career Expo next month.
Galesburg Fire Dept. leads donations for MDA in virtual campaign

The Galesburg Fire Department was once again dominant in collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.