Galesburg District 205 adds police presence Tuesday after social media posts

Galesburg District 205 officials say they are aware of concerning social media posts directed toward Galesburg Junior/Senior High School and are taking precautions despite no specific threat being identified. In a statement posted on the district’s Facebook
Knox County to showcase new voting equipment in countywide tour

The Knox County Clerk’s Office is kicking off a countywide tour of new voting equipment this week, starting with a stop in Abingdon on Tuesday. The tour aims to familiarize voters with the updated system ahead of
Abingdon apartment fire update: Most Blue Bell Towers residents return home

Most residents of Blue Bell Towers in Abingdon have returned home following a New Year’s Day fire, according to the Knox County Housing Authority (KCHA). The fire occurred Thursday, Jan. 1, prompting the evacuation of all 53
Russell Dickerson adds additional 2006 dates to his ‘Russellmania Tour’

Russell Dickerson has added more West Coast dates to his RussellMania Tour 2026, with headlining stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and Gallagher Square at Petco Park in San
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit gearing up for 2026 North American tour

Jason Isbell will embark on a 2026 tour with his band the 400 Unit, in addition to a recently announced solo tour across North America in support of his acoustic album Foxes in the Snow. The 2026
Want to serve on Galesburg City Council? Ward 3 applications due Jan. 15

Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman is accepting applications through Jan. 15 for the vacant Ward 3 City Council seat left open after Evan Miller stepped down at the end of December 2025. Miller resigned because he moved outside
