Knox College holding Community Fair to bridge town-college divide

Knox College is holding its first annual Community Fair, from 2-4 pm, on September 14 on the campus with a goal of better connecting the Knox College community with the Galesburg community.
Galesburg Cottage Hospital debuts robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery

Galesburg Cottage Hospital says they are now able to perform robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries.
Melsha, Edward

Edward Melsha, 89, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, August 8, 2021, 7:20 PM, with his family at his side.
Agan, Lela L.

Lela L. Agan, 81, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg, IL.
Remains of man found near railroad tracks east of Cameron

The remains of a man in his 20s was found in Warren County Wednesday.
Man who supplied gun in officer’s fatal shooting gets bond
CHICAGO (AP) – An Indiana man charged with supplying the semiautomatic handgun used to shoot two Chicago police officers – one fatally – has been released from jail on bond.
Helicopter crashes in Chicago suburb shortly after takeoff
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a helicopter crashed onto a street in a Chicago suburb Wednesday morning, leaving the pilot with minor injuries.
Storms, rain and excessive heat roll across parts of Midwest
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) – Heat and humidity broiled parts of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and other midwestern states Wednesday while storms accompanied by heavy rain bowled over trees and flooded roads.