Swanson votes against school ‘relaxation time’ legislation, still goes to Governor

Swanson: Relaxation time is less time for education
Sargeant, Greyling

Greyling D. Sargeant, 62, of Galesburg passed away unexpectedly at 3:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table

With governor’s $1.1 billion plan in question, General Assembly considers its options
Illinois launches summer food assistance program

Eligible families can receive $120 per child for groceries in summer
Measure allowing 20 minutes of relaxation in Illinois schools headed to the governor
The Illinois General Assembly has advanced a measure that allows students to get the opportunity to take part in relaxation activities, including yoga, 20 minutes a week. Some warn it could lead to lawsuits. Relaxation activities may
Legislator calls Pritzker a ‘population denier’ after data show Chicago loses more
Pritzker says census estimates are “wrong”
Knox County man detained after meth delivery arrest

A Knox County man is detained in the Knox County Jail on meth trafficking charges after a traffic stop last week.
New Galesburg health clinic seeks city assistance for second entrance. Addition would increase safety, aid development

Graham Health adding primary care, specialty practices, as well as laboratory, imaging and outpatient surgery services
Knox County property transfers for May 9-14, 2024. See a list of home and other sales

A list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week