Galesburg Police Department now has mental health co-responder

Galesburg City Council on Monday approved a mental health co-responder for the police department and the program looks to start this week.
Prairie Players’ “Deathtrap” takes the stage starting this weekend.

Prairie Players Civic Theatre invites you to its upcoming production of “Deathtrap,” taking the stage beginning Friday, Feb. 11. A thriller in two acts, “Deathtrap” tells the story of Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers,
Galesburg man facing more aggravated domestic battery charges.

Galesburg Police on Sunday evening (February 6th) responded to the 1700 block of Carl Sandburg Drive for a 911 hang-up.
Woman facing drug charges after running out of gas on Veteran’s Drive.

Just before 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 6th, Galesburg Police were dispatched to the 2400 block of Veterans Drive for a well-being check.
Knox’s Winter Jazz Series Concert on Saturday featuring composer Gustavo Cortiñas

Knox is holding a free concert this weekend showcasing sought-after jazz and Latin American influenced drummer and composer.
Illinois governor to lift mask mandate except for schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that at the end of the month he will lift the requirement for face coverings to be worn in most indoor spaces to slow the spread of COVID-19,
2 of 6 Boeing Max test fraud counts against pilot dropped
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A judge has tossed two of six fraud counts against a former Boeing pilot involved in evaluating the troubled Boeing 737 Max jetliner.
Iditarod loses support of hotel that was race headquarters
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The hotel that has served for nearly three decades as the Anchorage-based headquarters for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will end its association with the competition next year.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs. Sterling Golden Warriors

The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team had their Senior Night and regular season finale Wednesday in a Western Big 6 matchup between the Sterling Golden Warriors. The Streaks started off slow, but began to ran away with the