Knox County Health Department

Health departments are urging people to continue following protocols to prevent further spread of the coronavirus."Washing hands, wearing your face mask,…

When disasters or public health threats hit Knox County, its Emergency Management Agency sets up a Unified Emergency Operations Center. The center is…

The city of Galesburg is set to begin replacing lead water service lines at about 400 homes. The pipes which connect private residences to the city's…

There are two main issues regarding lead exposure in Galesburg. First, the city failed to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards for lead levels…

The Knox County Health Department was awarded a $1-million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It will help fund the department’s…