Sampson to run as Democrat for Knox County Sheriff

There now appears to be a Democratic candidate for Knox County Sheriff in 2022.
Galesburg man and woman arrested after early-morning fight.

Galesburg Police on Sunday morning (January 9th) were dispatched to the 200 block of North Chambers street for a possible ongoing assault.
Galesburg woman facing drug charges and more after traffic stop.

Around 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 9th, while on routine patrol, Galesburg Police observed a vehicle being driven by an individual known to have a suspended driver’s license.
OSF Has Been Preparing For Cottage Closure For A Couple Of Years

There have been many questions about the closure of Cottage Hospital and the expanded role OSF St. Mary Medical Center will play in local healthcare. The bottom line is they had already been preparing for this scenario.
Chicago union leaders OK plan to resume in-person class
CHICAGO (AP) – Students in the nation’s third-largest school district will resume classes this week after leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union accepted a proposal with the district over COVID-19 safety protocols.
Second Starbucks store near Buffalo votes to unionize
AP Business Writer= A second Starbucks store near Buffalo, New York, has voted to unionize.
Man who bought gun for Kyle Rittenhouse pleads no contest
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The man who bought an AR-15-style rifle for Kyle Rittenhouse has pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a deal with prosecutors to avoid
Rubalcava, Alfredo M.

Alfredo Montoya Rubalcava, 58, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 6:15 pm, Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home.
Kruidenier, Kurt F.

Kurt F. Kruidenier, 57, of Sunrise Beach, MO, formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away on December 19, 2021, in Port Orange, FL while on vacation with his wife.
Holman, Amy A.

Pastor Amy Ann Holman, a mentor to many and friend to all, died January 8, 2022, at Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball @ Sterling Golden Warriors

In a Western Big 6 Conference game that was rescheduled from last Thursday, the Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team won against the Sterling Golden Warriors on Monday night, 60 – 32. The Streaks are now 16-4 with