Goodson, CW
CW Goodson, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away peacefully Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Allure of Knox County Nursing Home surrounded by his family.
Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs
SPRINGFIELD – Advocates for community-based after-school programs say as many as 40,000 youths statewide could lose access to tutoring services, recreation and other extracurricular activities this summer unless Illinois lawmakers approve an infusion of funds to keep
Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse was rampant in state-run juvenile detention centers
Rampant sexual abuse occurred unchecked for decades at Illinois’ juvenile detention centers, a new lawsuit filed on behalf of 95 former detainees alleges, citing hundreds of incidents over more than two decades. The plaintiffs were boys between
Illinois Secretary of State promotes Real ID cards
After May 7th, 2025, federal law will require domestic travelers on commercial flights to have Real ID-compliant identification.
Former Trump official tells Illinois to get out of way of deportations
Former Immigration and Custom Enforcement Secretary Tom Homan said historic illegal immigration must be met with historic deportation. He promises if former President Donald Trump gets reelected, ICE will enforce deportation orders, regardless of Illinois’ law
Pritzker dismisses reports his family is funding pro-Palestine groups
“That’s a completely false story,” Pritzker said.
Legislation would allow more government oversight on hemp products
Some Illinois lawmakers want to place more regulations on the hemp industry in the state. State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, are pushing a pair of bills, House Bill 4193 and
Galesburg native Silvia Foster-Frau adds a Pulitzer Prize to her journalism resume
The Pulitzers are regarded as the highest honor a U.S.-based journalist or organization can receive
Riley, Shirley
Shirley Jane Riley, 76, of Bushnell, IL, went peacefully to meet the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2024, surrounded by her family at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
City Council approves photo I.D.’s for door-to-door solicitors
More solicitors this year than last, especially relating to solar power
Area church named among 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Here’s the list
Sites in Cook, Gallatin, Henry, Johnson, Macon, Madison, Pope and St. Clair Counties threatened with deferred maintenance, insufficient funding and neglect.
Johnson, Lois
Lois Kathleen Johnson, 68, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Kirkpatrick, Lindsay
Lindsay L. Kirkpatrick, 73, of Roseville, Illinois, passed away at 11:47 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center.
Endthoff, Gene
Gene Benton Endthoff, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 8:08 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Not much in way of damage here from Tuesday’s storms
Tornado damage the worst in Oklahoma
Galesburg Council elects new deputy mayor, changes length of term. Here’s why
Aldermen approve an ordinance that will see a deputy mayor elected every two years, beginning May 2024
House GOP advances 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo
Advocacy organization gives Illinois a failing grade in 2023 report
Bill would make ‘release easier’ for some before parole board, says legislator
House Bill 5396 aims to ensure the Illinois Prisoner Review Board is complying with a law that was passed by the 102nd General Assembly creating a hearing procedure for the incarcerated to petition for medical release. State
Survey shows small business owners unhappy with presidential campaign
A new survey of small business owners shows that many don’t feel the candidates for president of the United States are paying enough attention to small business issues. Survey data from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices