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Fire damages East Main Street home
A fire has caused a lot of damage to a home on East Main Street in Galesburg. All on-duty Galesburg firefighters went to the home at Main and Silver Streets around 2:15 Wednesday morning. Chief Randy Hovind says four people were asleep at the time fire broke out, but they were able to safely evacuate.
Probable cause found for two to be tried for fatal shooting
A Knox County judge says there’s probable cause for two people to be tried in connection with a fatal shooting a month and a half ago. Knox County Court records indicate Judge Chad Long ruled Monday that probable cause exists to try Chase Houlden, Jr, and Gabriel Moore, both 19, on counts including First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery.
‘Friday Night Lights’ youth football camps start today at Galesburg High School
Silver Streaks Football “Friday Night Lights” youth football camps run today (Tuesday) through Friday at Galesburg High School. The camps are open to athletes entering first through sixth grades. The camp for 1st through 3rd grades runs from 5:30-6:45 p.m. today, Wednesday and Thursday at F&M Bank Stadium...
Warren County property transfers for July 15-19, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of July 15-19, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
WIU starts Master’s Degree program in precision agriculture
Western Illinois University is implementing a new program for people who want to get an advanced degree in a part of agriculture. The university says in the fall a Master’s Degree will be available through the Engineering Technology program, specifically in Precision Agriculture. It’s a 30 semester hour program...
Area politicians, candidates react to Biden withdrawal, Harris endorsement
A number of Illinois Democrats took some time before coming out to back Vice President Kamala Harris running for the top job in November, now that President Joe Biden is withdrawing. Among them was 17th District Congressman Eric Sorensen. In a statement Sunday, the East Moline Democrat thanked Biden for...
All-star cast of former players turn out for Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field dedication
An all-star cast of former players representing four decades joined family, friends and city dignitaries Sunday at H.T. Custer Park where the baseball diamond was officially named in memory of late longtime coach Jimmy Isaacson. On May 6, the Galesburg City Council unanimously approved naming the baseball diamond at H.T....
Police: On third search, missing Canton girl found in home’s closet
Police in Canton say they did a thorough search of her house at least twice, once using thermal imaging. But, Chief Mike Eveland says two year old Chloe Russell ended up being found in her family’s home — hiding in a closet. Police say it all started before...
Galesburg Police says phone scammers want you to think it’s them
Galesburg Police say there’s yet another phone scam to look out for. Police say the scam they were made aware of Thursday involves making a spoofed call that looks like it’s from the police department’s (309) 343-9151 phone number, with the caller identifying themselves as a police officer.
Missing Canton girl found safe, says police
A child in Fulton County who went missing Thursday in a case that spread through regular and social media is now safe. Canton Police say two year old Chloe Russell was found safe prior to 6:00 p.m., and is expected to be fine, after receiving some medical treatment. Canton and...
Knox County property transfers for July 11-17, 2024. 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 July 11-17, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
Monmouth gas station to expand in order to serve more semi customers
A Monmouth gas station is now officially in the process of expanding. Work is being done to remove underground fuel storage tanks at the Beck’s location in Monmouth — just the start of what is expected to be five to six million dollars worth of work. Monmouth City...
More tornadoes than first thought during Monday’s derecho
The National Weather Service in two offices says even more tornadoes hit close to the Galesburg area on Monday night than were first confirmed. The Quad Cities office says their service areas had seven tornadoes spawn from the derecho that went across the area, while the weather service office in Lincoln says they’re now counting six — mostly in the Peoria area.
Mmm…tasty! Taste of Galesburg returns Thursday
It’s called the annual “Taste of Galesburg,” but it’s more than that. This year, sixteen of Galesburg’s restaurants will be participating making samples of some of their best menu items available for sale. And, while that’s lower than other years, organizer Kraig Boynton tells Galesburg’s...
Two Galesburg girls take top places in Li’l Miss Illinois Pageant
A pair of Galesburg girls took the top two places in the Li’l Miss Illinois pageant Sunday. Kynleigh Fox, the daughter of Stacy Dunham, and Lia Barraza Sloan, the daughter of Leno and Sabrina Barraza, both competed in the Miss Illinois Youth Program along with other contestants for the title of Li’l Miss Illinois.
HyVee to sell former Monmouth Shopko building, not open store there
They’ve apparently changed their minds. Monmouth City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher confirms that West Des Moines, Iowa-based HyVee will not be opening a store after all in the Maple City. Steinbrecher says the company plans on using a real estate agent to sell the former Shopko property in Monmouth, which...
Father admits to shooting son on Indiana Avenue
A Galesburg man is in a Peoria hospital with gunshot wounds that were inflicted by his father Tuesday night. According to a police report, Galesburg officers responded to a call at 310 Indiana Ave. just before 9:30 p.m. from a man who said he had shot his son with a handgun.
From Cafe in the Park to Taste of Galesburg: Here are 6 things to do around Galesburg this week
Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau. July’s Galesburg’s Café in the Park is just around the corner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 17! Thank you to our generous sponsor, Dick Blick Art Materials, for generously sponsoring our event and supplying FREE bottled water for Café goers‼ Enjoy local eats from Shawdaddy’s, Fat Daddy’s BBQ, and Meadows Concessions, as well as live music from Lyndsi & The Mix! Free entry and kids activities. All located at Downtown Park Plaza!
National Weather Service: Derecho caused storm damage, including in Knox County
The round of severe weather hitting a large part of the Midwest Monday night including Knox Country was, indeed, a derecho. The National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center made that official Tuesday. Forecasters define a derecho is widespread long-lived wind storm associated with a band of rapidly-moving showers...
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