Hold your peace, then speak? Galesburg City Council considers another change to public comment

Members of the public may soon have to wait until near the end of Galesburg city meetings to address elected officials. Three aldermen are seeking to change the order of business of City Council meetings. The proposed
Galesburg Council can approve lease agreement with Downtown Depot Monday

Galesburg Aldermen on Monday can approve a lease agreement for the Galesburg Downtown Depot to continue operating at 120 E. Main St. The Downtown Depot currently supplies hot meals on Monday nights and non-perishable food items, diapers,
Woman charged after stealing over $35,000 in cash from brother-in-law

Galesburg Police on Sunday responded to the 500 block of Clark Street for a report of theft. A 79-year-old man told police his 72-year-old sister-in-law entered his home and stole over $35,000 in cash that was located
‘Galesburg is where my heart is.’ Former police chief hopes to bring stability to City Hall

John Schlaf A man known for bringing stability to the Galesburg Police Department for nearly 40 years hopes to do the same in his role as the city’s top administrator. John Schlaf is expected to be approved
Knox County property transfers for Aug. 24-30, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Aug. 24-30, 2023. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
Grand Ole Opry honoring 20th Anniversary of Johnny Cash’s death with tribute show

The Grand Ole Opry will mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Johnny Cash with a special, star-studded tribute concert on September 12. Cash died on September 12, 2003 at the age of 71; he made
Gabby Barrett and husband Cade Foehner reveal they are expecting baby No. 3

Gabby Barrett and husband Cade Foehner made the surprise announcement that they are expecting baby No. 3. Barrett, 23, and Foehner, 27, met on American Idol in 2018, and were married the following year. Barrett and Foehner