KCAP holding annual meeting this week
The public is invited to a free event where regional businesses and community leaders gather to discuss issues of economic growth and development.
Paroled Galesburg Man arrested for stealing engagement ring from Kay Jewelers.

Just after 6:00 pm on Friday, June 4th, Galesburg Police responded to Kay Jewelers on Knox Square Drive for a theft in progress.
Galesburg man arrested after exposing himself in front of female juveniles at a sleepover.

Galesburg Police on Saturday were dispatched to the 100 block of North Henderson Street for reports of a sexual assault in progress.
Williamsfield Fire District receives grant from Ameren Illinois

An area volunteer fire department got a new piece of equipment thanks to a grant from Ameren Illinois.
Rafferty, Gerald E.

Gerald E. “Jerry” Rafferty, age 78, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 10:03 AM on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his home in Knoxville, Illinois.
Cleared Chicago priest holds first Mass since reinstatement
CHICAGO (AP) – An activist Roman Catholic priest cleared by an Archdiocese of Chicago investigation into decades-old sexual abuse claims has returned to lead worship at his longtime Chicago church.
8 wounded Sunday among 38 shot in Chicago weekend violence
CHICAGO (AP) – Eight people standing on a Chicago street corner were wounded when occupants of a passing vehicle opened fire on them.
While states restrict voting, Illinois would expand access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois lawmakers approved election changes before adjournment last month, but many continue or expand existing practices or those put in place last year to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Galesburg City Council might put the discussion of expanding Lake Storey to an end for good Monday night.

Galesburg City Council on Monday night could vote to officially end further exploration of expanding Lake Storey.