Two Henry County residents get federal prison time for ‘particularly sophisticated’ scheme
Owners of a bucket truck refurbishment company provided false documents for loan, diverted money to other things
More cuts coming to Western Illinois University
Report: Only $13 million out of $22 million in cuts have been made
Racing balloons dot the skies of Galesburg this weekend
Family fun, and balloonists trying to hit a target for cash
In the suburbs, proposed water rates spark outrage from residents, advocates
Illinois American Water’s rate hike proposal under review by state regulators
State health care committee continues to press pharmaceutical middlemen
Federal, state pressure ramps up as industry revenues soar
Pritzker works to clarify whether he’s being vetted for Harris running mate
Questions persist around whether Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is or is not being vetted as a possible vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. He later endorsed Vice
State, county, city announce Quantum computing facility in Chicago
The State of Illinois, Cook County and the City of Chicago have announced that the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park will be built on former U.S. Steel property on Chicago’s Southeast Side. The South Works site
Chicago officials brief security plan for DNC delegates, protestors, non-citizens
The goal of officials for next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago is safety for residents and visitors alike. Security is being coordinated between the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, agencies with the state
New developments in the eviction process in Illinois
Now that the Illinois General Assembly approved $75 million in another round of emergency rental assistance, many landlords are wondering if the taxpayer funded rental assistance is here to stay. The Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance recently held
Knox County property transfers for July 18-24, 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
Davis, Harley E.
Mr. Harley E. Davis, 92, of Galesburg, Illinois died 5:54 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home after a battle with cancer.
No carnival at Abingdon festival this year
Organizers say the rest of the festival will continue on as scheduled
State claims job growth in most of the state; data shows unemployment keeps going up in Knox County
The Illinois Department of Employment Security claims job growth continues or is unchanged in many metropolitan areas of the state. But with that, unemployment continues to go up as well. Not seasonally adjusted federal data provided by
As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance
Residents in the area should secure food and garbage, state says
Professor points to policy errors as Chicago braces for non-budgeted migrant surge
Chicago may have thousands of additional migrants arriving before the end of summer, but government officials have not budgeted for a major surge. At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promised
Public safety on Illinois mass transit is highlighted during Senate hearing
In a series of hearings on Illinois mass transit, public safety was in the spotlight Wednesday. The Senate Transportation Committee is holding hearings around the state to focus on several aspects of mass transit, with the latest
Chicago’s expanded lawsuit against Glock misguided, 2A Foundation says
Chicago is expanding its lawsuit against gun manufacturer Glock, but a gun rights advocate says it’s misguided and likely unconstitutional. Last year, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a measure allowing lawsuits against the firearms industry for allegedly
Despite reports, Pritzker denies being contacted about running for vice president
Despite national reports that he has been sent vetting materials about becoming Kamala Harris’ running mate, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says it isn’t so. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would not seek reelection and instead endorsed Vice
Illinois airport aims to add carriers and more flights
Willard Airport in Champaign County is aiming to join other Illinois airports with more flights and destinations. University of Illinois – Willard Airport Executive Director Tim Bannon said the ultimate goal is for Willard to be the
Nelson, Jack E.
Jack E. Nelson, age 81, of Knoxville, Illinois, died at 4:46 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024, at at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois, surrounded by his family.