Robert Connelly, Galesburg.com

Robert Connelly

Galesburg.com

Galesburg, IL, United States

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Past articles by Robert:

Kerr announces Republican candidacy for Knox SA

GALESBURG — Knox County Assistant State's Attorney Brian Kerr has announced his candidacy for the top prosecutor position in Knox County. He will run as a Republican.His announcement came the same day current State's Attorney John Pepmeyer's decision to not seek another term became public."As a Knoxville native and lifelong prosecutor, I am proud that I use my experience to protect the citizens… → Read More

Sandburg Mall continues overhaul

GALESBURG — The giant red letters still hang on the exterior walls, and some fixtures, to be offered for sale soon, still occupy the interior. → Read More

Jobs to be cut at Galesburg Castings in company merger

GALESBURG — More industrial jobs appear to be leaving Galesburg.Faircast Inc., based in Fairfield, Iowa, has merged with Galesburg Castings Inc., 940 Avenue C. That means the long-time local foundry, with ties going back to 1907, will eventually be shuttered as operations will be consolidated at the Iowa location about 90 miles west of Galesburg along U.S. Highway 34.Jim Steinbeck, executive… → Read More

Man charged with delivering ice meth, heroin

GALESBURG — About three months into parole, a Knox County man is charged with delivering ice meth and heroin in the last month across three cases. → Read More

Man charged with delivering meth, heroin

GALESBURG — About three months into parole, a Knox County man is charged with delivering meth and heroin in the last month across three cases. → Read More

Papa John's now open; McAlister's to open Oct. 21

GALESBURG — A new restaurant is opening its doors to Galesburg later this month.McAlister’s Deli, 2701 Gale Village Drive, is slated to open Oct. 21 as the first business in developer Mark Martin’s Gale Village Drive off of North Seminary Street. The deli has announced the opening date on its Facebook page for the new location.McAlister’s, the structure that has been built in recent weeks next… → Read More

Law firm: Galesburg properly handling discrimination allegations

GALESBURG — The City of Galesburg’s handling of past and current allegations, including sex and race discrimination, have been proper, a law firm has found.The James Kelly Law Firm was engaged by Galesburg City Council in July after a conflict was found with a previous law firm, Heyl Royster. The review stemmed from past instances that, in part, ultimately led to a federal civil suit that led to… → Read More

Park Plaza revamp could be delayed

GALESBURG — Scaffolding has appeared in recent days along South Prairie Street for wall work to Will Azer’s building and the Weinberg Arcade. → Read More

MPD adds Monmouth native to its ranks

MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Police Department added Officer Austin Cox to its ranks earlier this week.Cox, a Monmouth native, joins MPD after spending → Read More

Abingdon native ran apparent Ponzi scheme in Colorado

DENVER — An Abingdon native and a Galesburg nurse have allegedly been involved in a five-year Ponzi scheme involving cattle, authorities have → Read More

Downtown building being renovated for retail space in 2020

GALESBURG — Cinderblocks, wood, cardboard, metal and pieces of wiring littered a scrap pile behind 185 S. Kellogg St. Monday morning.That rubble is the result of the building’s transformation into what owner Rob Benedict hopes to turn into retail space that could be leased next spring.The location used to be home to several car dealerships many years ago, and Benedict hopes to bring some of… → Read More

$100k worth of cocaine seized off of Amtrak

GALESBURG — Area authorities arrested a New York man Thursday after seizing about 2.2 pounds of cocaine off of an Amtrak train.According to a news release from the Knox County Sheriff's Department, Darian T.J. Sharrow, 19, of Akwesasne, New York, was arrested Thursday on drug possession and trafficking charges related to allegedly possessing about 1,078 grams of suspected cocaine.The street… → Read More

Tyler Smith's parents seek second investigation

GALESBURG — Nearly 13 months after his death, Tyler Smith's parents gathered near where their 23-year-old son was found dead for a news → Read More

Tyler Smith parents seek second investigation

GALESBURG — Nearly 13 months after his death, Tyler Smith's parents gathered near where their 23-year-old son was found dead for a news conference Friday morning.The message from Sandy Halsne and Keith Smith, along with others involved in the investigation of what happened to Smith before his death, was clear. They want his body to undergo a second autopsy and a second investigation more than a… → Read More

Most cats found new homes after Monmouth rescue

MONMOUTH — More than two months later, there are still some cats at an area shelter from a Monmouth residence.Robbin Avery, public service → Read More

Most cats found new homes after Monmouth rescue

MONMOUTH — More than two months later, there are still some cats at an area shelter from a Monmouth residence.Robbin Avery, public service officer/animal control with the City of Monmouth, said Thursday that there are likely about 10 cats left at Western Illinois Animal Rescue from the July rescue of dozens of cats from a home in Monmouth."We were able to find homes for just about every singe… → Read More

$100k worth of cocaine seized off of Amtrak

GALESBURG — Area authorities arrested a New York man Thursday after seizing about 2.2 pounds of cocaine off of an Amtrak train.According to a news → Read More

Mayor: Monmouth to add housing options

MONMOUTH — Monmouth is looking to add housing options.That was one of the main takeaways from Mayor Rod Davies' "State of the City" address Wednesday in the Maple City.He said Monmouth completed a housing needs study, which showed a need for single-family homes, condominiums and upscale rental units."The study concluded that Monmouth can support 75 new homes, which is being used to attract… → Read More

El Dulce Helado opens in downtown Galesburg

GALESBURG — Downtown Galesburg added a new type of restaurant late last week.El Dulce Helado opened Friday, Sept. 27, at 319 E. Main St., the former Delinos’ storefront.The eatery is the second location for the Galesburg family who opened a store last year in Monmouth. Sonia Woolsey is the owner and employs relatives, including daughters Suleimi Garcia and Hayle Woolsey, who were both working… → Read More

Pending Knox Co. Board approval, civil lawsuits settled

GALESBURG — Several lawyers were present Thursday afternoon at about 2:36 p.m. as Knox County State's Attorney John Pepmeyer signed a settlement agreement.His signature was the last one needed for Circuit Judge Raymond Cavanaugh to approve of a universal settlement to resolve several county lawsuits involving local officials on both sides of the litigation.That settlement means three cases,… → Read More