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Jury trial approaching in murder of disabled Galesburg woman by caregiver

The Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office will be able to use Facebook comments, crime scene photographs, a cell phone photograph, and a 911 call at the upcoming trial for a Galesburg man accused of killing his disabled partner, who could not walk and relied on him for care.

Galesburg, IL · 2d
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Chase ends with man crashing into Keithsburg home, sheriff says

MERCER CO., Ill. (KWQC) - A chase ended when a man crashed into a Keithsburg home Thursday, deputies say. Mercer County deputies and New Boston Police officers were trying to get in contact with Joshua Chapman, 43, who had an outstanding warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections, according to a media release.

Keithsburg, IL · 15h
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Kewanee police blotter for Nov. 5

Police responded to a complaint of a noise disturbance in the 100 block of South Grace Avenue. Police responded to a report of street crimes in the 400 block of East Third Street. Police issued a written warning following a traffic stop at Tenth and Main streets. Police assisted a...

Kewanee, IL · 2d
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Donate old computers, laptops or phones at Knox County digital device collection

Give your old computers, phones, laptops or tablets a new purpose by donating them during the Knox County Extension Office’s Digital Device Collection from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 16-20 at the Knox County Extension Office, 180 S. Soangetaha Road, Suite 108, Galesburg, a news release says. Through a partnership with the Illinois Tech Reuse Network, […]

Galesburg, IL · 1d

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A tribute to a veteran among things to do in Galesburg

A Korean War veteran and former member of the Galesburg City Council will be honored Tuesday, Nov. 11 on Veterans Day. A tribute to Lomac Payton will be held in the Graham Health System S+T Center Atrium beginning at 6 p.m. Payton will be honored for his decades of service,...

Galesburg, IL · 2d

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The Budget-Friendly Illinois Town Where Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security Alone

Nobody put Kewanee, Illinois on a billboard, and honestly, that’s exactly why it’s still worth talking about. It’s the kind of town that rewards curiosity, and if you’re an Illinois resident who’s been quietly watching your expenses climb while your patience shrinks, this place deserves your full attention.

Kewanee, IL · 1d

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A note from our publisher: Help sustain local news in Galesburg and Knox County

After our community lost the Register-Mail as we knew it, a small group of us began talking about ways to strengthen local news in Galesburg and Knox County and keep our community connected. Those conversations led to Galesburg Community News. We wanted GCN to offer another way for people to stay informed about the decisions, events and stories shaping life here. In our first year, readers showed us how much they value this work.

Galesburg, IL · 2d

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Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner and Place Holders

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Sidney Stiers, of Williamsfield, took first place in Illinois Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet, held on Oct. 30. Stiers, a sophomore at the University of Illinois, is a member of the Knox County Farm Bureau and the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter. She will go on to represent Illinois in the national Collegiate Discussion Meet at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference March 12-15, 2027, in New Orleans.

Illinois · 2d

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Galesburg town hall to cover carbon sequestration pipelines, land rights

Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin and Citizens Against Heartland Greenwashing Projects are hosting a town hall on farmer land rights and carbon sequestration pipelines. The town hall will be held on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Road, suite 101, in Galesburg. Farmers' land rights and carbon sequestration pipelines are the topics for discussion and are both part of Senate Bill 2842, which is another discussion point.

Galesburg, IL · 21h

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Kewanee City Council Meeting Agenda for November 9, 2026

The Kewanee City Council will meet on Monday, November 9, 2026. The meeting will be streamed live on our WKEI “Regional Media News Facebook” page. The agenda and notes from the packet are below. You can find the background information on the agenda items in the “Kewanee City Council packet.”

Kewanee, IL · 2d

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Wethersfield students celebrate Halloween with costumes and school spirit

***Alisha Chaidez is a participant of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program, funded by the Harry Anderson Memorial Trust. On Friday, Oct. 30, Wethersfield High School celebrated the annual early Halloween parade. The event was held in front of the school, along with Spirit Friday, the first round of playoff football. Multiple staff members dressed in all Titan gear.

Kewanee, IL · 2d

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Wethersfield highlights National Honor Society service projects

***Madalyn Vershca is a participant of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program, funded by the Harry Anderson Memorial Trust. The Wethersfield High School National Honor Society recently resumed its annual service projects, with members participating in activities that support organizations and residents throughout the community. Each NHS member is required...

Kewanee, IL · 1d

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Swim and Dive Takes First at Monmouth Invite

MONMOUTH, Ill. — The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's swimming and diving teams took first place at the Monmouth Invite on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Pepper Natatorium. The Titans dominated the field with eight individual and two relay wins. IWU topped the six-team invite with 355 and 335 points, respectively. The Titans grabbed 12 combined individual wins this weekend.

Monmouth, IL · 1d