Jane Carlson
Regional ReporterJane Carlson is TSPR's regional reporter.
She grew up on a farm at the edge of the woods along the banks of Pope Creek near Rio, Illinois, and has a degree in English from Monmouth College. Her family always played NPR for the sows in the farrowing house.
Her work has won awards from the Illinois Press Association, Illinois News Broadcasters Association, Best of Gannett, Public Media Journalists Association, and Radio Television Digital News Association.
She also serves as faculty advisor for Knox College's award-winning student newspaper, The Knox Student.
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Joshua L. Newburn, 52, is in custody at the Knox County jail awaiting court proceedings. -
Under the terms, Mesabi Metallics would provide up to $10.5 million in host-community payments during development and construction to help offset demands on county services. -
“Light, Lyric, and Lofty” will be performed by the Knox-Galesburg Symphony at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Galesburg’s Orpheum Theatre. -
57-year-old Gerald E. Fry Jr. is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of 49-year-old Tricia Nichols on April 15, 2025. A grand jury returned the indictment in May of last year. -
Knox County Clerk and Recorder Scott Erickson and Treasurer Robin Davis held onto their seats Tuesday, defeating challengers in their bids for reelection. -
For the first time since 1984, a Democrat has been elected to the Warren County board. -
A Chicago songwriter traded his pricey Streeterville apartment for a whole house in Galesburg, an attic studio where he writes music, and an open-mic scene where people remember his name. -
Democratic State Senator Mike Halpin is being challenged by Republican Brad Beekman in Illinois Senate District 36, which includes all or parts of Henry, Knox, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island, and Warren counties. -
from parts of Rock Island County through west central Illinois to McDonough County. Republican State Rep. Dan Swanson of Alpha is seeking a sixth term. He faces Democrat Kermit Thomas. -
From noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, AME Allen Chapel will host a Souls to the Polls event in partnership with Galesburg NAACP Branch 3016-B and other local Black churches.
