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 in west central 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 appeared in print and on air across the state and 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.
In 2024, Jane won the Best Reporter award for small market radio in the Illinois News Broadcasters Association's Crystal Mic competition.
She also serves as faculty advisor for Knox College's award-winning student newspaper, The Knox Student.
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The Galesburg city council on Monday approved a resolution to purchase a key property on East South Street, paving the way for future development on the southeast side of downtown near the Amtrak depot and future home of the National Railroad Hall of Fame. -
Chief Deputy Adam Cremer was moving a folding table in the back of his squad vehicle when it bumped the rear of the rifle, causing the weapon to discharge in the parking lot of MacArthur Early Childhood Center. -
Historic Walnut Grove Farm is celebrating 38 years on the Knox County Scenic Drive. Its Barn Fest features handmade art, live music, local food, produce and more. The Scenic Drive runs Oct 4-5 and Oct. 11-12. -
In a Sept. 30 ruling, Judge Colleen Lawless of the Central District of Illinois granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the use of extended solitary confinement at the Mary Davis Home and granted class certification in a lawsuit filed by current and former residents of the home last year. -
A former resident of Allure of Galesburg is suing the nursing home and a former nursing assistant, alleging she coerced him into sexual activity over a six-month period. -
A years-long dream on Galesburg’s southwest side is another step closer to coming true after a groundbreaking ceremony for the more than $1 million renovation of the park behind the former Cooke School. -
Sandburg, Lincoln, and Copland to converge on Orpheum stage in Knox-Galesburg Symphony season-openerThe Knox-Galesburg Symphony will perform Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Orpheum Theatre. -
A Galesburg-based manufacturer of high-quality meat snacks continues to expand its footprint in the region. -
Angelica Mangieri, a Galesburg native, was selected from eight applicants. She is a chef who in 2020 founded CommunityGro, an organization that aims to improve food access and sustainability. -
Now that repairs to a wall surrounding the stage at Galesburg’s Orpheum Theatre have been completed, it’s showtime again.
