A longtime educator, Knox County native, and three-time Western Illinois University graduate will become the first woman to lead Galesburg District 205 when she takes over as superintendent next summer.

Chance Uhland was named executive director this month, after serving in an interim role for five months. He first came to the Rescue Mission as a case manager, working one-on-one with unhoused people to help them acquire IDs, obtain employment and housing, and address mental health and substance use problems.

The city and its partners are seeking the bonding to help pay for an economic development project anchored by a sports complex.

The visitor attraction is being built at 247 S. Seminary St. near Galesburg’s Amtrak depot and is expected to open in summer 2027.

In Galesburg, rallygoers on the public square encouraged local voters to cast their ballots early—and to encourage their friends and neighbors to do the same.

TSPR asked the candidates why they are running, whether Congress should regulate AI, the war against Iran, and more.

A federal lawsuit filed by the family of a diabetic man who died last year after being detained in the Knox County jail alleges he went without medication or blood-sugar monitoring for three days, despite receiving treatment for the condition during a previous stay at the jail. The defendants deny liability for his death.

At issue is a state law that requires at least half of a STAR Bond district be located in an underserved area.

Wisconsin-based Civic Media is preparing to acquire 13 radio stations in west central Illinois and southeast Iowa, the company announced Tuesday. The proposed sale includes stations owned by Pritchard Broadcasting Corporation, Titan Broadcasting LLC, and Galesburg Broadcasting Company.

Lou Leone came to Monmouth in July. He says he'd like to grow the city's population, which will require more than expanding housing. One thing he's working on is a bike path master plan.