Galesburg Reporter

Swanson on passage of emergency dispatchers bill: 'They help save countless lives'

By David Beasley | May 1, 2022

The Illinois Legislature has passed a bill sponsored by State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) that amends several state laws regarding emergency medical dispatchers and also categorizes them as first responders.

Knoxville couple donates $10,000 to volunteer fire department for equipment

By David Beasley | Oct 8, 2020

Tom and Lois England have donated $10,000 to the Knoxville Fire Department for new fire equipment.

Watchdog group prevails in six-year legal fight for IMEA utility records

By David Beasley | Oct 1, 2020

It took nearly six years, but an Illinois watchdog group has won its fight for public records from the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency.

Illinois courts are jammed with backlog of cases due to COVID-19 crisis

By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2020

Illinois courts are dealing with a reckoning from the COVID-19 shutdown: overloaded dockets with cases that have accumulated since March.

Galesburg Community Foundation praises Knox Prairie Community Kitchen for innovation

By David Beasley | Aug 5, 2020

The Galesburg Community Foundation recently showered praise on the Knox Prairie Community Kitchen.