‘It’s going to be a struggle’: Galesburg tourism, business officials lament loss of Amtrak service
Local tourism officials and downtown businesses are bracing for a negative impact from Amtrak’s decision to suspend partial passenger rail service between Galesburg and Chicago. Amtrak announced earlier this week it was suspending two morning trains leaving
US Suicide and Crisis hotline transitions to 988
The United States recently transitioned the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a three-digit easy to remember number – 988.
Volunteer firefighter receives FOP Award for rendering aid to fallen Knox County Deputy Nick Weist
A Sherrard volunteer firefighter was awarded the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police’s Back the Blue Award for his efforts in rendering aid to fallen Knox County Deputy Nicholas Weist. Donovan Swartz was in his work truck on
Smith, A. Elaine
A. Elaine Smith, 89, formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 5:36 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Resthave Home of Whiteside County in Morrison, Illinois.
Member of ’98 state runner-up Streaks is new radio analyst for Galesburg boys basketball
Former Silver Streak Jason Wessels will team with longtime WGIL play-by-voice of the Streaks Brad Bennewitz on the call of Galesburg boys basketball in 2022-23.
Iowa house fire that killed 4 children blamed on power strip
MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) – Fire officials say a house fire that killed four children in northern Iowa was caused by an electrical power strip.
Illinois man arrested on charges stemming from Capitol riot
CHICAGO (AP) – An Illinois man accused of grabbing a police officer’s baton and interfering with law enforcement in the U.S. Capitol riot is facing felony and misdemeanor charges.
Knox County property transfers for Nov. 10-16, 2022. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate property transfers recorded in Knox County, IL, the week of Nov. 10-16.