Recent news from the pages of The Zephyr

Ghost Hunters by Bob Bainter

Galesburg's Black Friday: The day five years ago when Maytag announced "We're leaving" by Karen S. Lynch and Bob Sheehan

Attorney General Lisa Madigan clears John Pepmeyer of Criminal charges by Mike Kroll

Reality check: The 2008 Galesburg Budget by Mike Kroll

The Fifth Town: Galesburg and World War II by Mike Kroll

Too much bounty for the bins by Mike Kroll

The vaccination "conspiracy" by Mike Kroll

The mystery of Galesburg's Five Points Depot by Bill Franckey

Jim McConoughey covets Ray LaHood's open Congressional seat by Norm Winick

The Wild, Wild East: I still don't get Russia by Mary Bruce

D.C. antiwar protest unfulfilling by Mike Gordon

Dave Clague: New Sheriff in Town by Mike Kroll

Katrina: Southern Mississippi two years later by Eleanor Cissy Jordan

Cesar Suarez is Galesburg's first jobs czar by Mike Kroll

Shipyard on the Prairie: LSTs built in central Illinois by Barbara Schock and Mike Kroll

Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living gives a hand-up by Karen S. Lynch

Nurturing local business is another economic development approach by Mike Kroll

Galesburg Maytag facility being partially demolished by Karen S. Lynch

Tortoise-like pace of Congrsss doesn't slow Phil Hare down by Mike Kroll

Mark Thomas: Coroner moonlighting as Knox County Sheriff by Mike Kroll

Logistics Park Galesburg: The Infomercial by Mike Kroll

Phil Hare and Ray LaHood: Crossing the aisle to cross the rails by Karen S. Lynch

A mixed tale of Galesburg property sales by Mike Kroll

Congressman Phil Hare keeping promises to veterans by Karen S. Lynch

President Mauri Ditzler and a rapidly growing Monmouth College by Norm Winick & Dick Crockett

Bank "error" in your favor: Galesburg finances way in the black by Mike Kroll

Wind farms could be newest cash crop in Knox County by Mike Kroll

STDs running rampant: the troubling truth of teen sexuality by Mike Kroll

Former governor Dan Walker makes one last trip back to Illinois by Norm Winick

Ella Park Lawrence: Mother of the Illinois Flag by Barbara Schock

Farm subsidies: welfare for the wealthy? by Mike Kroll

Janet McKinley and Oxfam America: banking on the world's poor by Mike Kroll

Five months into the Dane Bragg era by Mike Kroll

Turmoil in the Knox County State's Attorney's office

EEOC complaint filed against State's Attorney by Norm Winick

The meat of the matter: Pepmeyer responds to sexual harassment charges by Mike Kroll

Igniting a scandal: the state of the State's Attorney's office by Mike Kroll

Path to prosecutor: John Pepmeyer's road to the Courthouse by Mike Kroll

ATM bandits unprosecuted: escaping justice Knox County style by Mike Kroll

Commentary...

State's Attorney mea culpa by Mike Kroll

Fiasco in the courthouse: we don't know what we don't know by Norm Winick

Journalistic responsibility by Mike Kroll

Meet the triumphant trio: three new Aldermen for Galesburg by Mike Kroll

Radio's local renaissance by Mike Kroll

Congressman Phil Hare addresses area poverty by Karen S. Lynch

The spy who went through Knox College: Robert Hanssen by Neil Alan Richter

Ameren spells relief by Mike KrollGalesburg gets on board The Big Read with Grapes of Wrath by Karen S. Lynch

Blood work: volunteering from the heart by Mike Kroll

Barack Obama announces for President in Springfield by Mike Kroll

The Galesburg City Budget 2007, delusion vs. reality by Mike Kroll

Dane Bragg takes over: meet Galesburg's new City Manager by Mike Kroll

The show goes on: Orpheum Theatre looks for new manager and black ink by Mike Kroll

Is our children learning: No Child Left Behind, help or hindrance? by Karen S. Lynch

Reflections of a 20-year drug career, parts I & II by Bruce Weik

Briefing the new City Manager by Mike Kroll

A 'Burger in Beijing by Mike Kroll

Pension theft and lies by Maytag and others by Karen S. Lynch

The reality of utility deregulation by Mike Kroll

Space: an improbable future frontier by Mike Kroll

Can those train whistles be muzzled? by Mike Kroll

Democratic majority elects Republican County Board Chair by Mike Kroll

Cultivating Chinese collaboration by Mike Kroll

"The system is broken" -- Assessor Darrell Lovell by Mike Kroll

Will a new building solve County space needs? by Mike Kroll

Candidates for Regional Superintendent speak out by Mike Kroll

Two tax proposals die quickly by Mike Kroll

Microsoft sues The Computer Shop of Galesburg for software piracy by Mike Kroll

Snakes on a Plane: Internet fuels film frenzy by Mike Kroll

Galesburg police pounce on Ponce: stumble onto major drug bust by Mike Kroll

National Railroad Hall of Fame looks to others for funding -- including taxpayers by Mike Kroll

IDOT study indicates Galesburg police may be using racial profiling in traffic stops by Mike Kroll

GREDA: The Greg Mangieri era begins by Mike Kroll

BNSF and Lt. Governor Pat Quinn proprose high-speed Internet access for rural areas by Mike Kroll

Phil Hare: candidate for Congress running as the liberal he is by Mike Kroll

Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert delivers the commencement address at Knox College: Read the entire speech (cleaned up a little)

Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia™ and Ambassador Shirley Barnes also awarded honorary degrees by Mike Kroll

Protecting freedom the NRA way by Mike Kroll

Democrats meet in Galesburg to nominate candidates for Congress by Dave Roknich

Mother Bickerdyke monument is 100 years old by Barbara Schock and Paulette Thenhaus

Immigration is a local issue in Galesburg by Mike Kroll

Galesburg Police Chief John Schlaf takes Director of Security post at Knox College by Mike Kroll

Meet the folks trying to replace Lane Evans on the ballot by Norm Winick

Was the bar poll fixed?: Attorneys question Ninth Circuit results by Mike Kroll

Red Cross looks to catch next stage: bank calls mortgage by Mike Kroll

Taking a Chance on health: 13 years of the Knox County Health Department by Mike Kroll

Election mechanics more controversial than results by Mike Kroll

Teacher, broker, milkman, governor? Jim Oberweis visits the Burg by Mike Kroll

The O.T. Johnson fire: blazing into Galesburg history by Mike Kroll

Meet Ted Kooser, the U. S. Poet Laureate by Norm Winick

Questions and answers about Fair Housing laws in Illinois and Galesburg

Signs. signs, everywhere signs -- and one is out of place by Mike Kroll

A look at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library by John Ring

John Miller challenging Robin Davis for County Treasurer

Committed to committees: will reverting to old County Board structure improve things? by Mike Kroll

Chair pulled out from, under Marty Cohen at CUB by Mike Kroll

Farmer friendly taxation by Mike Kroll

County officials almost assured of second terms by Mike Kroll

Roger Taylor settling in as Knox College president by Norm Winick

Will Paul play in Peoria?: Mangieri slated for State Treasurer by Mike Kroll

This is what Democracy looks like: reflections on the September 24, 2005 Peace March in Washington by Steve Cohn

Everything's changing in the world of bankruptcy by Mike Kroll

It's Gary Smith's town now. Mayor reflects on first few months in office by Mike Kroll

Sutech: Chinese lawnmower maker moves to Galesburg by Mike Kroll

Galesburg prepares to receive Katrina survivors by Mike Kroll

Clipping an angel's wings -- Cathy White tells her story by Mike Kroll

Free Frank's New Philadelphia gets its national recognition by Norm Winick

The strange case of Cheryl Tiegs and Steven Kilpatrick -- more sad th an newsworthy by Mike Kroll

Out of the darkness -- why I walked 20 miles by Jim Melvin

Sexual trauma in the military by Les Winick

Gayle Keiser quitting Knox County Board... moving to Springfield

Is Sanitary District flushing economic development efforts? by Mike Kroll

Head Start workers vote on union by Mike Kroll

Barack Obama energizes Knox College graduates by Gayle Keiser

Head Start workers vote on union by Mike Kroll

KCAP forced to move by Mike Kroll

Frederick Weber: Galesburger memorialized at Midway by Lynn McKeown

Schools and taxes: how does Illinois rank? by Mike Kroll

No more Raymonds left on the air by Mike Kroll

Gordon Walberg -- liberator from Galesburg by Mike Kroll

Chinese look to invest in Galesburg analysis by Mike Kroll

Galesburg Superintendent Neil Sappington takes job with Illinois State University by Mike Kroll and Norm Winick

Head Start workers look to union by Mike Kroll

The men who might be Pope by Steven Shea

Mr. Smith topples Mayor Bob by Mike Kroll

Utility changes abuzz by Mike Kroll

Sheltered from reality: catfights at the Knox County Humane Society by Mike Kroll

Deadly climax: the secrets behind AeA by Mike Kroll

Galesburg flyer remembered in France by Norm Winick

Maytag strikes again: wants property value lowered by Mike Kroll

Alleged serial killer Larry Bright has a Knox County past by Norm Winick

Galesburg residency rule rescinded by Mike Kroll

Candidates line up for municipal election by Mike Kroll

Problems plague pipeline by Mike Kroll

Meet Marianne Wiesen, new administrator of the Knox County Nursing Home by Norm Winick

Four ballots later, Jan Occhi elected Knox County Board chair by Norm Winick

The sixth floor: a visit to Oswald's lair by John Ring

HB750 & Tax Reform: Going well beyond the school funding debate by Mike Kroll

Halo2: Worth the wait by Patrick Kennedy

A tale of two elections:Few glitches in Knox County voting but intimidation nearby in Peoria by Mike Kroll and Brian Gawor

Knox County voting technology enters the 21st Century by Norm Winick and Mike Kroll

With FEMA in Florida by Evelyn Swanson

Hollow Tree apartment complex gets $1 million value reduction: assessors blame each other

Spin City: St. Louis: the view from the debate spin room

BNSF to move jobs to Galesburg from Burlington

Black Earth Film Festival Premieres

The land of make-believe: reporting from the Republican National Convention

Ryan St. Anne: Controversial priest responds to critics

Lane Evans battling both Bush and Zinga

Mangieri to Maytag: "Pay Up!": State's Attorney threatens to sue firm for $1.2 million

Local scholar not sold on Andrea Zinga's proposed constitutional amendment by Norm Winick

The Boston 'D' Party: reporting from the 2004 Democratic Convention

Woman claims police brutality

Andrea Zinga brings in the big guns to help her beat Lane Evans

Marlon Brando remembered

"Galesburg: Capital of the Burlington Railroad": new video produced locally

Take a look at the renovated pavilion, beach and waterslide at Lake Storey.

Take a look at an architect's drawing of the new Knox County Jail.
Construction is progressing ahead of schedule. We'll post pictures regularly so you can watch its progress.
31 October 2001: The first precast cells are put in place.
14 November 2001: Cells keep arriving by flatbed truck.
25 November 2001: Cells are placed on the other side of the pod.
21 January 2002: Cell blocks are taking shape inside.
21 January 2002: Cells are spartan inside.
11 May 2002: Cell blocks are almost ready for doors and electronics.
11 August 2002: The outside is now painted and the main entrance is taking shape
15 October 2002: The main entrance is ready and the parking lot is paved
2 November 2002: Tables are ready in a cellblock dayroom
2 November 2002: Flat-screens are used to monitor locks and cameras
2 November 2002: They also show the images used for video visiting

Take a look at the new Wolf Covered Bridge.
They aren't building too many covered bridges these days, you know.

Marie Tarver: Galesburg High School's first Black teacher

Roger Callahan speaks out on his firing as Downtown Director

Orpheum Theatre on road to recovery

Diane Hutchins named new Galesburg High School principal

Tad Daley, Kucinich aide, in Galesburg

Does an Indian wearing a turban have achance in the Republican primary for Senate?

Two Republicans face off in County Clerk primary

Equality remains elusive: Benjamin Hooks recalls a lifetime quest for civil rights in America

BNSF Bugging out of Burlington

Major racetrack planned for Central Illinois

Champion or Chump: GREDA buys itself an award

In Iowa for John Edwards: a caucus diary by Dave Campbell

Democracy in America starts in Iowa: one caucus close up

Officials question Nursing Home's $5M project

Frontrunner: Monmouth firm develops 2004 election simulation game

Butler Mfg. and union disagree over contract reopening

Community Health Systems agrees to buy Galesburg Cottage Hospital

Job Flight: a nationwide problem by Jason Johnston

Two years after: Galesburg firefighter revisits Ground Zero
Skipping Sharon Stone

Eric Stisser: Selling the Rams in St. Louis

Big plans to reroute railroad out of town

Our man in Baghdad: Rich Miller reports
Part I: Fadia's fears, nation's tears
Part II: Americans are disappearing Iraqis
Part III: Right way, wrong way

Send in the Clown: Gallagher in Galesburg and takes on NAFTA, Maytag

City Manager Gary Goddard looks at Galesburg's financial future

Upgrades needed to locks and dams on the Mississippi

The 2003 Best of The Burg winners

Unsafe at any speed: workers question locomotive remote controls in Galesburg BNSF yard

Can Head Start survive George W.?

The Madison Regatta: Best of the old and new

Esther vs. Goliath: Eight feet of controversy

Cottage Hospital downgraded by Moody's

The E-911 system racks up income and expenses

Knox County looks at MSI building to address space needs

Knox College Teach-In: Civil Liberties taking back seat to security