Galesburg teen back behind bars
A 14-year old male from Galesburg is once again behind bars now facing assault charges and for violating his home confinement orders.
Masks to be required for indoor public spaces at Monmouth College
Monmouth College will be requiring all students, faculty, staff, and guests to wear a face mask while in public indoor spaces on campus.
Champion, Mary L.
Mary Louise (Lacy) Champion, 94, of Galesburg, passed away at home on Sunday, August 1, 2021, with her daughter and partner Michael at her side.
Woodrow, Virgina L.
Virginia Lee Bruington Woodrow, 90, of Galesburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria with family by her side.
Ex-comptroller guilty of fraud released early from prison
DIXON, Ill. (AP) – A former Dixon comptroller convicted of stealing nearly $54 million from the northern Illinois city has won an early release from federal prison.
Chicago police officer charged in downtown subway shooting
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago police officer who shot an unarmed man in the back as he ran up a subway escalator has been charged with felony counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
Illinois sees record pot sales, with boost from Lollapalooza
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois dispensaries sold a record $127.8 million in recreational marijuana in July, with a big boost coming from out-of-state fans who converged on Chicago for the Lollapalooza music festival.