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
Car burglaries being investigated in Warren County
A number recently reported in Roseville
Schisler, Mary
Mary Magalene Schisler, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:23 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Dunlap, IL.
Grammy-nominated trumpeter to headline Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival
Victor Garcia has performed alongside a wide array of artists, including Aretha Franklin, Arturo Sandoval and Wynton Marsalis.
Warren County property transfers for April 15-19, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week
Potential threat averted at Galesburg Junior/Senior High School
Security and Galesburg Police responded as a precaution, and the man was escorted out.
Groups push for pause on carbon pipelines in Illinois
The Sierra Club, Stop CO2 Pipelines Coalition and other environmentalists are pushing for legislation that would implement a moratorium on carbon pipelines in Illinois. The groups said a rupture of a carbon pipeline could mean massive casualties.
Low election turnout has some eying ranked choice voting for 2028
Voter turnout in last month’s presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to ranked choice voting could increase participation. Others worry it will confuse voters. The Illinois State Board of Elections released
Pritzker heralds passage of health insurance reform legislation amid tax hike warnings
Health insurance procedures will look different in Illinois if legislation advancing through Springfield becomes law, but some are concerned about the cost to taxpayers. In the latest push for health insurance reform, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking
Davidson, Creola
Creola Davidson died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.
Ramsey, Lorraine
Lorraine L. Ramsey, 80, of Galesburg, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at home with her family at her side.
Another restaurant for ‘burger row’ in Galesburg? Here’s what we know
A growing fast-casual restaurant known for steakburgers and frozen custard has its sights set on Galesburg.