Group Wants To Save Hawthorne Pool

The Hawthorne Pool is slated for closure in May of 2022. There is a group of Galesburg residents who use the facility that would like to see the city change their mind. The group is Save Hawthorne
Knox County Sheriff K9 receives protective vest donation

The Knox County Sheriff’s Department has received a donation of a bullet and stab protective vest.
Galesburg man suffers serious injuries after DUI accident.

Galesburg Police on Saturday, December 11th, responded to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Monmouth Boulevard and McClure Street.
Traffic stop leads to Galesburg man facing felony gun charges.

Just after midnight on Sunday, December 12th, Galesburg Police initiated a traffic stop on an SUV disobeying a stop sign at the intersection of East South and South Chambers Streets.
Northwoods Church renovation work could be moving forward in Dist. #205

Bid documents will be coming next month for a number of projects, including a renovation of the former Northwoods Church at 940 West Fremont Street for Bright Futures.
Reynolds, Eunice D.

Eunice D. Reynolds, 88, of Monmouth, passed away at 6:51 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Mercer Manor in Aledo, IL.
Reed, Joyce I.

Joyce I. Reed, 80, of East Galesburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 1:54 AM at Toulon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Toulon.
Farmer rescued after falling into corn up to chest in bin
MOUNT AUBURN, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a farmer has been rescued after falling into a grain bin in central Illinois.
Tornado victims include infant girl, longtime florist, judge
Associated Press= A clearer picture is emerging of some of the dozens of victims killed by tornadoes that ripped through five states in the Midwest and South.
Tornado-slammed parts of Kentucky face long recovery
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) – Workers, volunteers and members of the National Guard fanned out in tornado-damaged areas of Kentucky to help with recovery tasks large and small.
Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball vs. Manual Rams

The Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team took to the road Monday night for a non-conference game against the Manual Rams in Peoria and came away with a win, 57-50. Prior to tonight, the Streaks have only