Solar development is helping drive up property assessments in Galesburg District 205, pushing EAV up 7.64% and shaping next year’s tax levy. But a state ruling requiring refunds to the defunct Cottage Hospital will trim some of the district’s revenue.

The move will help the nonprofit retirement community pay for adding assisted living apartments to its range of offerings.

The city is wrapping up its first major phase, funded by a $2.7 million fully forgivable loan from the Illinois EPA — and has secured additional funds for the next phase.

A book by an Iowa-based folklorist and photographer chronicles life on the Mississippi River during the 20th century through the eyes of a western Illinois man whose life revolved around the river.

No injuries are reported.

David L. Nicholson Klingerman Jr., 29, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of Georgette Rodrigues, 67.

The new library is expected to open this spring.

The vehicle’s two occupants were pronounced dead at the scene.

Lt. Todd Tedrow 's appointment is retroactive to Oct. 20.

The incident is under investigation as a case of swatting, or falsely reporting an emergency to provoke a law enforcement response.