Judge approves up to $2K for defense expert witness in Knox Co. deputy’s death
A tentative jury trial was set starting Oct. 23
Galesburg descendants of Ferris wheel inventor to appear on CBS Sunday Morning
Segment was recorded at Navy Pier in Chicago.
Supreme Court throws out Affirmative Action. Knox, Monmouth presidents issue their response
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. The court’s conservative majority effectively overturned cases
Storms packing high winds buffet Indiana, Illinois, cutting power to more than 400,000 customers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Strong storms packing winds gusting as high as 70 mph buffeted Indiana and Illinois on Thursday, cutting power to more than 400,000 customers at times. The storms toppled semitrailers on highways and blew tree
Missouri Governor allowing death penalty case to continue against man who cites DNA in innocence claim
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A death penalty case will continue against a Missouri man who is citing new DNA evidence in his innocence claim for the stabbing death of a former newspaper reporter, the governor announced Thursday.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against chess grandmaster and online chess organization
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a 19-year-old chess grandmaster who alleged his career was ruined by allegations that he had cheated. Last year, Hans Niemann sued former world champion Magnus
Knox County property transfers for June 22-28, 2023. See a list of home and other sales
Knox County real estate property transfers June 22-28.
Backstreet jazz returns to Prairie Players Civic Theater this weekend
Stop by Prairie Players Civic Theatre for a night of gypsy jazz with John Miller and the Romaniacs on Friday, June 30. John Miller leads the Romaniacs on guitar and is joined by Andy Crawford on bass,