Illinois State Police Celebrates Law Enforcement Appreciation Month
Throughout the month of May, Governor Pritzker, the Illinois State Police (ISP), and law enforcement agencies across the state will celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Illinois. Governor Pritzker proclaimed May as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Illinois to serve as a time when we come together to remember those who have lost their […]
United FFA Greenhouse Opens May 4th to Public
Walmart Closes All Healthcare Centers, Stops Virtual Health Services
Walmart is closing all 51 of its healthcare centers and stopping virtual healthcare services. After making a large push into healthcare in recent years, the company is shutting locations down in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri and Texas. The largest retailer in the U.S. seems to be taking a major turn in strategy that could […]
Man Charged With Trespassing At Galesburg Junior Senior HS
A man is charged with criminal trespassing after being escorted out of Galesburg Junior Senior High School last week. Authorities say Andre Odom followed students into the high school’s main entrance when the doors were unlocked during a passing period on April 22nd. He asked to enroll in school and earn his GED. Odom was […]
Illinois Adds Evansville Transfer
Illinois men’s basketball is adding another transfer. The team received a commitment from Evansville transfer Ben Humrichous. The six-foot-nine forward averaged 14.7 points and 4.7 rebounds last season for the Purple Aces. Humrichous is the fifth transfer addition for Illinois this offseason. ***Courtesy of Total Traffic News, Photo Courtesy of rivals.com, Orange and Blue News***
Illinois Reminds Private Well Owners to Test for Potential Contaminants
The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Water Survey are reminding private well-owners in the state to properly maintain their wells and test them for potential contaminants. Contamination is caused by improper construction, poor maintenance, or releases of contaminants into the well’s aquifer. Officials say testing for contaminants is a simple and […]
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Warns About Phone Scam
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a phone scam. People have been receiving calls where the caller demands that a bond be posted to resolve missing jury duty or face a warrant arrest. The caller also mentioned Sheriff Jack Harlan Junior by name. The victims are then instructed to make arrangements […]
New School Meals Program Recognizes Importance of Dairy Products
New school meal standards announced last week by the USDA include major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals. The new standards will be gradually updated to include less sugar and more flexibility in menu planning between Fall 2025 and Fall 2027, according to the USDA announcement. Included in the updates […]
IL Residents Spend 8th Least on Groceries in U.S.
Overall, grocery prices are up nearly 25% since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, though certain items have seen even more significant upticks. This upward trend in food costs is particularly concerning for families on tight budgets, as food expenses represent a non-negotiable necessity. Groceries account for the largest share of individual spending in a […]
Chargers Baseball Falls to Black Hawk
Game #2 of DoubleheaderCarl Sandburg College vs Black HawkGalesburg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Black Hawk 0 8 2 5 1 0 2 18 17 0 Carl Sandburg College 0 2 3 4 0 0 0 9 9 2 Overall Record: 17-27Conference Record: 10-9 NotesPayton Hankins: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI. Chase […]