Jane Carlson

The spread of influenza in Illinois has climbed to the “very high” category, the most severe level of respiratory illness activity. Hospitals across the state are seeing the impact as statewide influenza vaccination rates hover just under 22 percent. “We’... See more

A Hamilton man charged with fatally stabbing his fiance’s brother in the chest on Christmas Eve is not in the custody of the Hancock County jail. State’s Attorney Bobi Gail James filed a petition to deny pretrial release for Garrett P. Miller, 34. But at ... See more

Live in Ward 3 and want to serve on the Galesburg city council? Now is your chance. Mayor Peter Schwartzman is accepting applications through Jan. 15 to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Evan Miller. The term runs through May 2027. Schwartzman i... See more

Our small but mighty news team reported a wide range of stories in 2025. We narrowed down our top ten local stories by evaluating the impact and importance to our audience, as well as the quality of the reporting. Count it down with us! 10. Orpheum Theatr... See more

Public defender David Hansen this week filed a notice of appeal for a Knox County woman convicted of murdering the former police chief of Maquon. At a June bench trial, Marcy L. Oglesby, 53, was found guilty of poisoning Richard Young with eye drops, then... See more