Cottage Hospital no longer able to accept Medicare because of violations

Galesburg Cottage Hospital will no longer be able to accept Medicare for in-patient services.
Several items stolen from West Berrien Street storage unit.

Galesburg Police on Sunday, December 26th responded to a burglary call that occurred in the 1200 block of West Berrien Street.
Woman charged after striking hospital security guard.

Around 7:15pm on Christmas Eve, (Friday, December 24th) Galesburg police were dispatched to St. Mary’s Medical Center in response to a patient battering staff.
Knox County Unified Command reporting 211 new cases of COVID

Cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in Knox County. Between Monday, December 20, and Sunday, December 26, The Knox County Unified Command announced 211 more new cases of Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19.
Moore, Lance T.

Lance Trenton Moore, 22, of Knoxville, died doing what he loved on December 21, 2021, enjoying life with his buddy on a country road in Knox County.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs Richland County Tigers

The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team win their second game of the Mattoon Holiday Tournament. The Streaks took down the Richland County Tigers, 57-31. The GHS Girls continue tournament play Tuesday (12/28). The Streaks improve to 11-3 on the season Tom
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball vs. Decatur Eisenhower Panthers

The Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team opened the Taylorville Holiday Tournament with a win over the Decatur Eisenhower Panthers. The Streaks turned a tight game in the first half into a 63-46 victory. The Streaks play