Construction begins on new Knoxville City Hall

Work is underway in downtown Knoxville on a new City Hall.
Celebrating Local Craft Brewers And The Granddaddy On ‘National Beer Day’

April 7th is the date prohibition ended and is celebrated as ‘National Beer Day’. Dustin James, Sales Director for the Anheuser-Busch and Craft Beer Division at G&M Distributors joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning
Monmouth re-elects Davies, Abingdon goes with Swearingen

While the election saw fresh faces to Galesburg’s governing body, some area communities saw a mix of change and the same.
Two new faces joining the District 205 school board

The consolidated election from yesterday changed the makeup of several city councils, saw some incumbent mayors retained while others were replaced.
Montroy, Patricia L.

Patricia L. Montroy,79, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:07 pm, Friday, April 2, 2021, in Columbus, OH.
Braden, Shirley F.

Shirley F. Braden, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois died on April 4, 2021, at 12:30 P.M. at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
Ex-state senator enters innocent plea on federal tax charges
CHICAGO (AP) – A former Illinois state senator has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of lying on personal income tax reports and failing to file tax returns for her lobbying and consulting firm.
Toddler, 7 adults wounded in latest Chicago shootings
CHICAGO (AP) – Police say a 21-month-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the head while riding in a car along Chicago’s famed Lake Shore Drive.
Harris: Vaccinated can be ‘role models’ for friends, family
CHICAGO (AP) – Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role models” for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares
Citizens elect new mayor, aldermen in Galesburg

The City of Galesburg will see a new leadership after last night’s election.
2021 Consolidated Election Results for Area School Boards

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