Abingdon man faces felony charges in convenience store stabbing

An Abingdon man is facing three counts of felony aggravated battery stemming from a stabbing incident Aug. 30 at an Abingdon convenience station. Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stabbing
Galesburg to host third competitive Scrabble tournament Sept. 13-14

Galesburg will host its third competitive Scrabble Tournament, dubbed the “Double Decker,” on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14 at the Galesburg Community Arts Center, organizers announced. The two-day event, sanctioned by the Word Game Players’
Westbound Interstate 74 near Galesburg closed after commercial vehicle rollover accident

Interstate 74 westbound near milepost 48 in Galesburg is closed to traffic following a rollover accident involving a commercial vehicle early Monday morning, according to the Illinois State Police Troop 4. The crash occurred at approximately 4:36
Lady A to launch first-ever Christmas tour, release second holiday album

Lady A will celebrate the holiday season this year with their first-ever Christmas tour, the “This Winter’s Night Tour,” which kicks off Dec. 5 in Atlanta at The Woodruff Arts Center’s Atlanta Symphony Hall. The holiday tour
Lindsay Ell releases the song ‘magic’ from new EP ‘fence sitter’

Lindsay Ell has announced the release of her new EP, fence sitter, set to come out on October 3. According to press notes, “‘fence sitter’ explores themes of reclaiming truth, questioning motherhood, and keeping faith in oneself.’
8 apply for Galesburg’s Ward 1 City Council vacancy. Here’s what is next

Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman has received eight applications to fill the vacant Ward 1 City Council seat, with plans to nominate a replacement candidate for the Council’s approval at its Sept. 15 meeting. The vacancy emerged after