Cook, Charles
Charles K. “Charlie” Cook, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Mellish, Christine
Christine Franz Mellish, 75 of Bolingbrook, Illinois, died peacefully at her home in Bolingbrook Illinois on April 11, 2024.
McMillian, Wanda
Wanda Cheryle McMillan, 86, of Galesburg, died at 11:23 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.
Bjorling, Mary
Mary Esther (Stewart) Bjorling filled her life of 95 years full of memories and went to her heavenly home on April 16, 2024.
Darrah, Phyllis
Phyllis J. “Tussy” Darrah, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Betty’s Garden Memory Care in Kewanee, Illinois.
Carlson, Angus
Angus “Beef” James Wesley Carlson (24) of Altona, IL passed away April 13, 2024, in a tragic side-by-side accident.
Legislators warn proposed race-based funding formula for universities could violate civil rights
The complex formula is supposed to mirror the K-12 evidence-based funding that currently exists in Illinois.
Pritzker’s proposal to address worst underfunded state pensions in the country dissected
The state, at a 44% funding ratio, is home to the country’s worst pension crisis.
Hundreds of gun owners rally at Illinois Statehouse
Illinois gun owners rallied at the state capitol to show their displeasure with the state’s gun laws, and express hopes for success in the courts. In January 2023, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a ban on more than
Former gym owner opts for bench trial in Warren County sexual assault case
Bench trial now slated for May
Knox County property transfers for April 5-16, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week
IDOT starts work Monday on part of I-74 near Galesburg. Here’s what you need to know
Slow down and use alternate routes, says IDOT
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit; Public health groups seek more funding to reduce overdose deaths
Housing advocates are renewing a push to fund a $20 million state affordable housing tax credit in the upcoming state budget. Supporters of the “Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit Act,” modeled after a federal tax credit program,
Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future
BOLINGBROOK – A manufacturer in the southwest suburbs of Chicago received $2.6 million from electric utility Commonwealth Edison this week as part of a state program for generating its own electricity using solar panels and storing
Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants
SPRINGFIELD – The recent surge of international migrants arriving in Illinois has brought with it a host of new challenges for state and local officials. Those range from filling their most basic needs like emergency food, clothing
Canton man faces charges after home security allegedly catches him with guns
Man allegedly carried guns, made threats against a woman
State lawmaker under federal investigation reacts to Dolton officials being charged and accused
Freeman, the top aide to the Dolton mayor, was indicted for bankruptcy fraud Tuesday.
Group opposing abortion rallies in Springfield
In attendance was a former gubernatorial candidate who called recently passed House Bill 4867 a “death bill.”
Measure requiring 120-day notice of local media sales passes Illinois Senate
Bill’s sponsor says it’s an effort to keep the media landscape from further shrinking
Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
SPRINGFIELD – Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims and two other criminal justice reforms. The bills are backed by organizations such as Moms