Galesburg Reporter

Tracy says she's 'blessed' to have her support staff on Administrative Professionals Day

By Savannah Howe | Apr 30, 2021

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Mount Sterling) joined her fellow GOP senators in showing gratitude to her administrative staff this week.

Monmouth Electoral Board rules that alderman can appear on April ballot

By Savannah Howe | Jan 27, 2021

An objection to Ward 1 Alderman Justin Thomas's nomination papers has been overruled by the local Electoral Board, clearing the way for him to be on the April ballot.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Savannah Howe | 5 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.

East Galesburg residents fed up with continued town hall meeting fights

By Savannah Howe | Feb 28, 2020

Business was not as usual at the February town hall meeting in the Village of East Galesburg after tensions between residents and board members instigated a call to the Knox County Sheriff's Department.