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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Months-long emergency plumbing repairs and restroom renovations at the Knox County courthouse are coming to an end as a task force eyes a larger plan to address space needs and aging infrastructure in the building. -
The Monmouth Police Department will not renew its contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader cameras when the current agreement expires in December, Police Chief Joe Switzer told the Monmouth City Council on Monday. -
Under the direction of Laura Lane, 22 singers join the professional vocal ensemble to open its 41st season with two performances of “Music of South Africa” – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at First Lutheran Church in Galesburg, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport. -
Scott Erickson, the incumbent Republican clerk and recorder in Knox County, is seeking reelection. He’ll face Democratic challenger Johan Henrikson in the Nov. 3 general election. -
Sanjay Sharma signed an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with the Illinois Attorney General agreeing to pay restitution to five patients who paid “deceptively issued” bills that were sent more than a year after the hospital closed. He was also fined $15,000. -
Emily Benjamin, CEO and President of the Lee County Economic Development Group, said projects of this scale not only bring opportunity but also raise questions about workforce, infrastructure, housing, and community services. -
While the school board aimed to present a candidate in October, board president Courtney Rodriguez now says they have not yet made a decision. -
Gov. Kim Reynolds will convene a special session Friday morning to consider amendments to the state's Major Economic Growth Attraction program. -
The Maple Leaf Community Concert Series is returning for its 34th season, continuing a tradition of bringing professional musical artists to Monmouth. -
McDonough County has agreed to a $1.5 million settlement to resolve a federal lawsuit brought by the mother of a man who was killed in a 2023 crash while being pursued by sheriff’s deputies.
