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A resolution drafted to oppose the expansion project for Lake Storey could be approved by Knox County Board members at Wednesday's meeting. Last month, the board directed State's Attorney Jeremy Karlin to draft the resolution for them to consider approving at their May meeting. From that meeting, several board members spoke in support of area farmers who asked for assistance in opposing the City of Galesburg's project. Freshmen board member Darla Krejci agreed with their request. "It's our duty to speak for the landowners who have no voice in the city. And, they have come forward to us and spoken and we need to take that voice to the city. So, I'm in favor of a statement stating a disapproval of moving forward on this project." The City last year began a feasibility study into the lake's expansion from more than 144 acres to about 572, taking over rural farmland northwest of the city. The project would require the annexation of large amounts of H
April 27, 2021
The Knox County Board meets Wednesday, April 28, for their regular monthly meeting where board members will consider approving a resolution to oppose Governor J.B. Pritzker’s reduction in the Local Government Distributive Fund.
When Illinois first adopted its flat income tax in 1969, it was agreed that a percentage of the revenue generated, at the time 10 percent, would be directed back to municipalities. This is the LGDF.
Monies from this fund are expected to see a 10 percent reduction due to the failure of the graduated income tax amendment that Pritzker called “the fair tax.”
With the amendment failing to pass in the state, the state’s budget was thrown out of whack. To counter this, Gov. Pritzker has proposed that budgets in all departments be reduced, including the LGDF.
Task force aims to stem unprecedented rise in violent crime in Galesburg
GALESBURG After four homicides and numerous gun crimes so far this year in Knox County, area law enforcement is taking action.
A newly formed law enforcement task force announced its formation Friday morning at Galesburg City Hall in a press conference run by Galesburg Police Chief Russ Idle and Knox County State’s Attorney Jeremy Karlin.
Idle, Karlin, Knox County sheriff Dave Clague and Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Brett Tucker were present for the press conference at city hall, announcing the task force meant to address Galesburg’s rising levels of violent crimes.
The Galesburg Noon Lions Club is sponsoring a blood drive in cooperation with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center to be held on Friday, February 5 from 11:30 to 2:30 at Galesburg City Hall, 55 West Tompkins St.
Appointments are necessary and can be made at Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center’s website at www.bloodcenterimpact.org or by contacting the local coordinator, Jim Browning, by voice or text at 309-335-2994 or email at jeanbrowning46@gmail.com. Face covering is required.
The Galesburg Noon Lions Club was chartered on November 18, 1920 and celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. To commemorate that anniversary the Lions Club chose to sponsor blood drives with the goal of achieving 100 units by the anniversary date. The first drive was held in November 2018 and nearly 200 units have been collected since then. If you are a donor or would like to be a donor please consider donating at this very crucial time. All blood types are needed and first time donors a