Building projects wrapping up in Abingdon-Avon School District as school year starts

A new library at Hedding Grade School, and a new use for what was Avon High School
OSF HealthCare talk: Back-to-school physicals and local surgery options

Local representatives share updates and community health initiatives
Meet Galesburg’s Kelvin Hawthorne, future meteorologist

Kelvin Hawthorne is studying meteorology and geography at Northern Illinois University
Learn about the Paranormal Thursday night at the Galesburg Public Library

Sylvia Shults write about haunted areas, as well as true crime, and also hosts a podcast
What is ‘Beyond the Call of Duty,’ the organization that brought a police memorial to Galesburg?

It’s more than just a group of motorcycle riders honoring police officers whose lives were lost in the line of duty
The importance of honoring fallen law enforcement officers

The “Beyond the Call of Duty” organization brought their “End of Watch Ride” and memorial to Galesburg
Galesburg man is ‘angling’ to get a national bass fishing title

Dustin Taylor won an Illinois bass fishing tournament that made him eligible for more
District 205 2024-25: Early start, new policies, busing, safety insights and more

Superintendent of Schools John Asplund previews the upcoming school year for Galesburg, which kicks off unusually early this Thursday
City Council preview: Streetscapes, historic landmarks, voting machines and more

Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson previews the Monday, Aug. 5 Galesburg City Council meeting.
A big academic year for Knox College: near-record numbers of new students, millions of dollars of work being done, and more

Andrew McGadney is now into his fourth year as president of Knox College, and after some not-so-great times in the past, the college is making a comeback.
A near-record number of new students will take to the campus shortly, millions of dollars in improvements are underway that, in some areas, might be considered "deferred maintenance," and much more.
We get an update on all of it from McGadney, with Will Stevenson on this edition of "Galesburg In Focus."
Celebrate National Health Center Week in Knox County

Special focus days planned for the week
Wet Weather, The Olympics and The Power Pole Incident


Deadline to register for Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting is coming

Learn about pollinators and beekeeping
Piecemakers Quilt Guild Show this weekend

Quiltmakers can win awards, and one quilt will be part of a raffle
Help send ROWVA’s band to Disneyworld with a block party this weekend!

Food, games, and fun!
An update on Graham Health System’s progress expanding in Galesburg

One new building is about to open, another will in a couple months, and then the expansion continues
Sandburg hopes to energize enrollment with ‘Take Charge’ events

Carl Sandburg College is hoping to help you, and help itself, through "Take Charge" enrollment days. They're designed to get people enrolled for classes, and if they're new, familiarize themselves with the campus.
Gabi Hurtado, Sandburg's Director of Recruitment," talks about them with Will Stevenson on Galesburg's Morning News.
Your donations to the Orpheum Theatre are paying off

A man who once recorded a comedy special at the Orpheum is among those coming to the Orpheum in the coming months
Jay Matson: The visionary behind Seminary Street Historic District

Entrepreneur helped revitalize Downtown Galesburg in the 1970s
This fall at the Y: Before & After school programs, soccer and more

There’s plenty available and to do at the Knox County Family YMCA and Downtown Galesburg YMCA
