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23.8 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Yates City village in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Q2 2020 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Knox County?

There were 15 offenders released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that live in Knox County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

Q3 2020 Recap: 2 parolees from Effingham County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for release

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Effingham County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Galesburg Reporter.

86.1 percent of Hedding teachers stay put; average earns $45,683 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 86.1 percent of teachers stay at Hedding Grade School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

Q3 2020 Recap: 3 parolees from Effingham County convicted of property crimes set for release

There were three offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Effingham County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Galesburg Reporter.

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Galesburg Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Galesburg Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Q2 2020 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Effingham County?

There were 11 offenders released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that live in Effingham County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

87.1 percent of King teachers stay put; average earns $59,792 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 87.1 percent of teachers stay at King School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

24 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Kirkwood

24 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Kirkwood in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Galesburg detects PFA levels higher than the state guidance levels in November, December

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 26, 2021

Tests on Galesburg's water have detected artificial chemicals at a level above the state's tentative guidance level, which can cause serious health problems.

Hammond: The budget plan is an annual disappointment

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 26, 2021

State Rep. Norine Hammond said the Illinois state government should focus on job creation, instead of raising taxes on small businesses. “It’s the same disappointment year after year after year,” she said of Gov. Pritzker’s budget address.

Calvin T. and Molly E. Palmer unload 1107 N. Academy St., Galesburg

On Feb. 26, 2021, Calvin T. and Molly E. Palmer sold their home at 1107 N. Academy St., Galesburg to Thomas A. and Katelyn T. Wilson for $84,500.

88.2 percent of Knoxville Senior teachers stay put; average earns $54,114 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 88.2 percent of teachers stay at Knoxville Senior High School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

25.5 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Alexis

25.5 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Alexis in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Q3 2020 Recap: 1 parolee from Effingham County convicted of homicide set for release

There was one offender convicted of homicide released on parole in Effingham County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Galesburg Reporter.

City of Monmouth City Council met January 19

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 26, 2021

City of Monmouth City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 19

Q3 2020 Recap: 1 parolee from Effingham County convicted of crimes against persons set for release

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Effingham County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Galesburg Reporter.

91.7 percent of Rowva teachers stay put; average earns $52,556 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 91.7 percent of teachers stay at Rowva Elementary School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

49.2 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Oak Run

49.2 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Oak Run in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Seth Woods acquires 8075 Oak Run Drive, Oak Run