A 28-year old man is facing charges after an incident in the Family Video parking lot at 187 W. Losey Monday night. Jeremy Ficking, 28, of Washington, Iowa has been charged with Aggrivated Assault wit [ ... ]

The Galesburg Police Department has received a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation for increased police presence on the roadways during the 4th of July holiday. The public should be a [ ... ]

The North Seminary Street development now dubbed as Gale Village is now closer to begin construction.  Last night, the Galesburg City Council agred to sign a letter of intent with the developer. Anyt [ ... ]

A 39-year-old Geneseo man and his 10-year-old son were killed Friday afternoon after they were thrown from a motorcycle in an accident in Colona. The Illinois State Police report around 2pm, the pair  [ ... ]

Illinois Pension Crisis Growing By $17-Million Each Day. Legislators will be focused on just that when they meet in special session this week to once again try and address a pension liability that now [ ... ]

MetroSource News 06/18/2013
Illinois Summary
>>Elected Officials Call For Vote On Senate Pension Plan
(Springfield, IL)  --  More than two dozen elected officials are calling on House Speaker  [ ... ]

Galesburg, Illinois - The City Council will take the first step toward the creation of a Business Development District (BDD) at its Monday night meeting. Consideration will be given for approval of a  [ ... ]

Residents are reminded it is unlawful to allow grass clippings to be projected into the street when mowing. Clippings and other vegetative material can clog storm water drains creating flood condition [ ... ]

MetroSource News 06/17/2013
Illinois Summary

>>Gun Found Inside Prison Walls

(Pontiac, IL)  --  Officials say they've found a gun inside the walls at Pontiac Correctional Center.  The unloaded g [ ... ]

MetroSource News 06/14/2013
Illinois Summary

>>More Counties Approved For Flood Aid

(Springfield, IL)   --  Fifteen more counties have been approved for federal aid after being overtalen by his [ ... ]

MetroSource News 06/13/2013
Illinois Summary


>>Madigan Completely Rewrites Senate Pension Bill

(Chicago, IL)  --  House Speaker Michael Madigan is making it clear he doesn’t want to deal on pe [ ... ]

Staying Cool and Safe with hot ideas from Ameren Illinois

With the arrival of summer just around the corner, increased temperatures are on the way. Ameren Illinois officials are advising customers on h [ ... ]

The Galesburg Youth Commission will hold a special meeting.  It will be held on Thursday, June 13, at 4:30 p.m. at Central Congregational Church, 60 Public Square.  Members will meet at the front en [ ... ]

USDA Announces A Notice of Contract Proposals to Support Advanced Biofuels Production


Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up to $98.6 million to support the productio [ ... ]

>>Stormy Weather In Expected Later Today

(Undated)  --  Today could be the hottest day of the year so far, but don’t get used to the sunshine just yet.  Stormy weather is in the forecast for [ ... ]

MetroSource News 06/11/2013


>>Schock: NSA Whistleblower Should Be Charged With Treason

(Chicago, IL)  --  The man who blew the whistle on the government for snooping on Verizon Wireless custome [ ... ]

The Register-Mail is reporting Richard Kowalski is retiring after 34 years as CEO at OSF St. Mary Medical Center

The projects he’s managed include the construction of the new emergency room and helip [ ... ]

The Knox Prairie Community Kitchen will be having a free community meal this Thursday at the Central Congregational Church (60 Public Square). The menu for this week's dinner is Asian Pork & Veget [ ... ]

Tyler A. Branchfield, 20, of Farmington was issued a citation for DUI and several other violations after a 2-vehicle accident early Sunday morning on U.S. 24 just west of IL Rt. 78. According to a rel [ ... ]

Pensions Meeting Today

(Chicago, IL)  --  There'll be more pension talks among state leaders today.  Governor Quinn is expected to meet with Senate President John Cullerton and Speaker Mike Madigan  [ ... ]

MetroSource News 06/09/2013 22:08:11
Illinois Summary (1st)

>>The Latest

(Undated)  --  Here is the latest news:  Pension talks continue today.  Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon  [ ... ]

MetroSource News 06/07/2013
Illinois Summary


>>Pension Deal Needs To Happen Before June 19th

(Springfield, IL)  --  Lawmakers are heading back to Springfield to deal with the pension crisis, bu [ ... ]

MetroSource News 06/05/2013

Quinn Gets Pension Blame But Can't Cast Vote

(Springfield, IL)  --  The pension problem may not be Governor Quinn's fault after all.  The governor has been taking the brun [ ... ]

Protect Your Home from Contractor Scams This Summer
SPRINGFIELD – There is always a possibility of severe
weather during the summer months – weather that can
and often does cause major damage to h [ ... ]

Whether or not your home was damaged by the recent severe weather, FEMA mitigation teams are available at six locations throughout the area to provide free advice on how to rebuild stronger, safer and [ ... ]

Summer Water Safety 2013 ~ KCAP Date:  June 10-28, 2013 Day:   Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Time:   9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Some hours are filled.) Site:     Hawthorne Municipal Po [ ... ]

>>Potential Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Daley Blames Quinn For Pension Fail

(Springfield, IL)  --   Democrats and Republicans are questioning Governor Quinn's ability to lead after lawmakers  [ ... ]

GALESBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY ONE OF 77 ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE TO RECEIVE A BIG READ GRANT May 29, 2013—The Galesburg Public Library today announced that it has received a grant to host The Big Re [ ... ]

>>Brady Pushes For Special Session On Pensions

(Bloomington, IL)  --  State Senator Bill Brady says there's more work to do in Springfield.  The potential 2014 Republican gubernatorial candida [ ... ]

MetroSource News 06/04/2013

Illinois Credit Takes Plunge

(Springfield, IL)  --  Illinois' credit rating is one notch lower thanks to lawmakers' failure to pass pension reform.  The Fitch Rating Agen [ ... ]

GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS PROGRAM LAUNCHED FOR AREA BUSINESSES Galesburg, IL (June 3, 2013) –  BRED for Global COMPETITIVENSS—a new program focused on supporting and growing area businesses to achi [ ... ]

First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes in Illinois For 2013 Reported

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public
Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first West Nile virus
positive mosquito batch  [ ... ]

Galesburg hosts a household hazardous waste disposal event

Illinois residents have an opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste – the kind that accumulates in the back of cupboards and sheds, in a sa [ ... ]

Ameren Illinois officials encourage customers to take precautions and want to issue a safety warning to all residents in the impacted areas following last night’s storms. “Safety is our prior [ ... ]

Galesburg, IL (May 31, 2013) - The city of Galesburg’s Global Strategies Director, Gary Camarano, attended the Illinois Office of Trade and Investment’s (OTI) Illinois Export Advisory Council meet [ ... ]

In rural areas it is becoming more difficult to hire qualified EMT’s. Legislation  sponsored by State Representative Don Moffitt (R-Gilson) which seeks to increase the amount of qualified individua [ ... ]

The Dealer Recovery Trust Fund was intended to protect vehicle purchasers from motor vehicle dealers that go out of business without fulfilling agreements to the pay off the balance of their custom [ ... ]

MetroSource News 06/03/2013

Tornado Hits Madison County

(Madison County, IL)  --  People in the Metro-East are still cleaning up after an EF-3 tornado hit the area.  The storm started in St. Charles, [ ... ]

MetroSource News 05/31/2013
Illinois Summary

>>House Approves Fracking Regulations

(Springfield, IL)  --  Tens of thousands of jobs are headed to Southern Illinois.  That's if the Senate agree [ ... ]

Galesburg, IL (May 29, 2013) Last week Gov. Quinn announced Knox County had been approved for federal disaster aid due to flooding that occurred in the area between April 16 and May 5, 2013.Those [ ... ]

Carl Sanburg College President Lori Sundberg was upbeat and thankful during a press confernce held just hours after several feet of flash flood water crashed through the doors leading to the Student S [ ... ]

Carl Sanburg College President Lori Sundberg was upbeat and thankful during a press confernce held just hours after several feet of flash flood water crashed through the doors leading to the Student S [ ... ]

Knox College's 2013 Commencement on Saturday, June 8.

The Commencement speaker is actor and comedian Ed Helms. He, along with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Dean of the College Lawrence Bre [ ... ]

With merger, Smithfield gains massive Chinese distribution network

By Michael Fielding on 5/29/2013

With Wednesday’s surprise announcement that Hong Kong-based Shuanghui International Holdings Limited [ ... ]

>>Judge Resigns Amidst Drug Troubles

(Undated)  --  An Illinois judge resigned abruptly yesterday only days after the feds charge him with possession of heroin.  One report says former Saint C [ ... ]

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Upgrade of United States’ BSE Risk Status

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following st [ ... ]

MetroSource News 05/30/2013
Illinois Summary


Black Lawmakers Support Gay Marriage

(Springfield, IL)  --  It's been said black lawmakers hold the key to passing gay marriage in Illinois.  If that's th [ ... ]

The Galesburg City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 55 W. Tompkins St.On the agenda are an ordinance to set the Prevailing Wage and final reading of ordina [ ... ]

Due to flooding, Carl Sandburg College classes are canceled for the rest of this week at the Main Campus in Galesburg, including the Children’s School. The Annex in downtown Galesburg and The Learni [ ... ]

>>Republicans Don't Like Budget Bill

(Springfield, IL)  --  Republicans don't like the 35-billion dollar budget being pushed in Springfield.  House GOP Leader Tom Cross says Democrats are tryi [ ... ]