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GALESBURG CITY TOWNSHIP: Galesburg Police Department’s K9 Zeus will receive a bullet and stab protective vest

Zeus was acquired by the Galesburg Police Department in August 2019 and is 2 years old.

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2020

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GALESBURG CIVIC ART CENTER: Rescheduled: Art Studio Workshop: Beginner Knitting

BEGINNER KNITTING with Abi Nichols & Sally Scott has been RESCHEDULED for January 18, 12:30-2:30pm

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2020

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GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: Endless possibilities are what we see in 2020

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2020

This year we will focus on making the most out of every moment.

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GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Time to reveal our keynote speaker!

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2020

Thank you to our sponsors - G&M Distributors, Dave's Auto Body, and Masters Educational Services for their support.

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FAITH BIBLE CHURCH: Come join us January 26th

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2020

All proceeds go to the mission trip.

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FAITH UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: With the possibility of inclement weather this weekend

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2020

We wanted to remind everyone that news about a church service cancellation will be posted here and through the regular Focus emailing list.

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Knox among 93 Illinois counties with declining populations

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2020

Knox saw its population decrease by 2,801, or 5.3 percent, over the last decade, according to a new analysis from Wirepoints.org that is based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

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CITY OF GALESBURG: Weather permitting, the Galesburg Sanitary District will be closing the northbound lane

By Press release submission | Jan 5, 2020

They plan to have both lanes open during non-working hours (5pm to 7am) and hope to have repairs completed by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9th.

From Rock Island Today

Longtime patient advocate Rep. Swanson joins Lyme Disease Task Force

By Glenn Minnis | 23 days ago

Just months after leading the campaign to mandate insurance coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy for individuals with a tick-borne disease, Illinois state Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull) has now been appointed to the Lyme Disease Task Force.

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YMCA OF KNOX COUNTY: A big thank you to our staff, volunteers and children

By Press release submission | Dec 15, 2019

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

From West Central Reporter

Rep. Frese joins GOP chorus demanding that Madigan 'step down immediately'

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. Randy Frese (R-Paloma) has jumped on the Madigan-must-go bandwagon, joining a group of four other GOP lawmakers who are demanding the resignation of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) amid a wave of FBI probes and harassment cases in which his name keeps appearing.

From Peoria Standard

Health Care Council honors Rep. McDermed

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. Norine Hammond’s (R-Macomb) tireless work on behalf of senior citizens has earned her a Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) award.

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WM - GALESBURG: There’s an undeniably special friendship

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

Friendship that exists between our little fans and amazing drivers.

From Peoria Standard

Sen. Tracy stands behind bill to increase authority of Legislative Inspector General

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois state Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) has thrown her support behind a measure she hopes will ultimately help restore trust in Springfield.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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MAINE TOWNSHIP: Board of Review Closed for 2019 Property Tax Appeals

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2019

The Board of Review has officially closed for filing 2019 appeals.

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Sen. Weaver calls for nominations of deserving teachers to recognize

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 15, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) works hard to uphold his reputation as a staunch advocate for education, even founding a program to honor the work of teachers who go above and beyond in the interest of their students.