Jane Carlson
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Judge denies motion to move Cottage Clinics bankruptcy proceedings to Peoria
The federal judge overseeing bankruptcy proceedings for Cottage Clinics has denied a motion to move the case from Michigan to Illinois. → Read More
Martin will march in Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade
For the first time in her life, Zayda Martin won’t be home for Thanksgiving. The Monmouth-Roseville High School senior will instead be in New York City, marching and playing the baritone in the 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. → Read More
COVID cases continue decline in Knox County, despite uptick in Illinois
Though new cases of COVID-19 statewide increased 25% over the last week, cases in Knox County have decreased for the second consecutive week. → Read More
Two longtime pediatricians leaving Cottage Hospital in Galesburg
Two longtime Galesburg Cottage Hospital pediatricians are resigning, but say they are working to ensure the community continues to have adequate pediatric care. → Read More
Aldermen want walk through before studying Churchill building
The city of Galesburg will hold off on a report to determine the condition of Churchill Junior High at least for a few weeks. → Read More
IDOT considers expanding U.S. 34 to 4 lanes; hearing set Wednesday
The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a virtual public hearing from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, to introduce a study of the proposed expansion of U.S. Route 34 from Gulfport to Biggsville in Henderson County. → Read More
Galesburg will provide warming shelter for the homeless
The city of Galesburg is executing a a lease agreement and a grant of up to $100,000 with the Salvation Army to provide an emergency warming shelter at Hawthorne Center for homeless individuals during the winter months. → Read More
'Nothing is set in stone': How the city of Galesburg envisions using Churchill Jr. High
From community center rooms to a variety of indoor and outdoor rec option, Churchill Jr. High property could fill various needs in the community. → Read More
New cases of COVID-19 fall 23% over last week in Knox County; some schools see outbreaks
Illinois Department of Public Health data shows 106 new cases in Knox County for the week ending Friday, down from 137 the previous week. → Read More
District 205 offers Churchill Jr. High to city for $1; city to determine renovation costs
The city of Galesburg, Illinois, could purchase Churchill Junior High from Galesburg District 205 for $1. → Read More
District 205 to eliminate minimum bid for Nielson School; bid process to resume in January
Galesburg District 205 will eliminate the minimum bid for Nielson Elementary School and aim to restart the bidding process for the shuttered school in January. → Read More
Two dead and two injured in head-on collision in rural Warren County
Two people died and two were injured in a head-on collision in rural Warren County, Illinois, Saturday. → Read More
Weekly COVID cases up 19% in Knox County after 5-week drop
After weeks of decline, there was a slight uptick in new COVID-19 cases over the week in Knox County. → Read More
It's now Ford of Galesburg. Yemm Ford sold for $3.5M to Burg GT
Yemm Ford is now Ford of Galesburg. Previous owners Rick Yemm and Mark Kleine, operating as KY Properties LLC, sold the longtime auto dealership at 2201 W. Main St. for $3.5 million on Nov. 1 to Burg GT LLC, according to property transfer records. → Read More
COVID vaccinations for kids making way to Knox County
Here's how many Knox County residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine as of Nov. 1, according to data. → Read More
Officer's heart stopped before fellow officer, EMTs revive pulse
Three members of the Galesburg Police Department were recognized this week for saving the life of a fellow officer who was suffering a heart attack. → Read More
Galesburg City Council reverses direction, votes down camera trailer for police
The city of Galesburg will not purchase a large mobile camera trailer for the police department to aid in the detection and deterrence of crime as previously approved. → Read More
Galesburg prepares to dissolve downtown TIF district after area doubles in value
The city of Galesburg is preparing to dissolve a downtown tax increment financing district in place since the mid-1980s. → Read More
Galesburg to celebrate 50 years of state-sponsored Amtrak service
Communities along the corridor of Amtrak’s Illinois Zephyr route from Quincy to Chicago will celebrate the 50th anniversary. → Read More
COVID cases drop for fifth straight week in Knox County
Two COVID-19 deaths were reported over the last week in Knox County as cases continue to decline following a surge of the virus that began in early August. → Read More