Dunn, Helen
Helen Frances Dunn, 100, of Galesburg passed away at 9:51 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Seminary Manor Nursing Home.
Galesburg receives $650,000 grant to fix up homes. Here’s who is eligible
Funding will support housing rehabilitation projects for 14 communities located in non-metropolitan areas in Illinois
No more waiting — the new Galesburg Public Library is now open
Hundreds turn out for “Opening Day”
Financial transparency expert downplays Illinois’ credit outlook
A financial transparency expert is downplaying news that Illinois has received another credit adjustment from a credit reporting agency. Moody’s Investors Service revised the Illinois’ outlook from “stable” to “positive,” citing continued improvement in fund balance and
Measures putting mandates on employers and landlords advance
Bills concerning employers and changes they will have to make passed the House last week. House Bill 3763 makes a change where an employee’s legal representation can request access to personnel records, not just the employee themselves.
Measures advance addressing unlawful weapons definitions, pretrial services
Measures advancing at the Illinois Statehouse could bring changes to how some people are charged with certain crimes and provide more access to pretrial services. House Bill 4500 passed the House last week in a vote of
GHS Football coach charged with domestic battery
Blackwell was released from custody after being given a Notice to Appear in court, according to court officials.
Dunn, Clair
Clair Leo Underhill Dunn, 67, of Galesburg, died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Allure of Knox County Nursing Home in Galesburg.
Eaves, Heidi
Heidi Lynn Eaves, 37, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at UIC Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
Boyle, Juanita
Juanita May Boyle, 96, of Burlington, Iowa, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington, Iowa.
Monmouth fire battles blaze at large shed on a windy day
Monmouth Firefighters battled a structure fire on Tuesday evening.
Colwell, Ollie
Ollie Mae Colwell, 84, of Galesburg, formerly of Abingdon, died on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.
Hennenfent, Julie
Julie Ann Hennenfent of Galesburg passed away at her home April 20, 2024. She was born August 26, 1970 in Peoria, Illinois.
Wheeler, Joni
Joni Marie Wheeler, age 70, of Galesburg, passed to her eternal home at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at OSF St. Mary’s, Galesburg, Illinois.
A bill regarding penalty enhancements for those who own kangaroos and other wild animals advances
Penalty enhancements could be coming to those who own serval cats, kangaroos, caracals, wallabies or any hybrids of these animals, if a bill makes it through the Senate as it did the House. A serval is a
Illinois bill banning corporal punishment in private schools
A measure advancing in Illinois seeks to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. Opponents are concerned the measure could be misinterpreted and school coaches asking for more pushups could be in violation of the proposed law.
Education expert analyzes Invest in Kids’ record-breaking numbers for final year
Despite record-breaking enrollment for its final year, Illinois lawmakers have yet to address the Invest in Kids scholarship program. There were rumblings that the General Assembly may take up the program during the spring legislative session, but
Legislator warns of subject to appropriation ‘blank checks,’ audit findings
Lawmakers are warning against “blank checks” for some state programs
Former police chief, interim city manager now a part of Knox County economic development efforts
Schlaf now employed by KCAP
From a concerto to Prairie-oke: Here are 5 things to do around Galesburg this week
Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau