Swanson’s Fire Protection bill signed into law

A virtual bill-signing ceremony was held last week signing into law a bill sponsored by Alpha Representative Dan Swanson, ensuring more consideration for those affected by the involuntary fire district consolidation or the closing of a fire
GPD arrest pair for drugs after traffic stop.

On Wednesday, August 25th, while on routine patrol, Galesburg Police were alerted to a loud and defective muffler in the area of East Second Street and South Chambers Street.
Galesburg man admits he was “not fit to drive” gets arrested for DUI.

Just before 1:00 am on Thursday, August 26th, Galesburg Police were dispatched to the 1800 block of Monmouth Boulevard in reference to reports of a vehicle driving down the middle of the road and in the wrong
Authorities ID pregnant woman found dead in Lake Michigan
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities have identified a 19-year-old pregnant woman found dead in Lake Michigan earlier this month.
Blake, paralyzed in police shooting, hopeful he’ll walk soon
CHICAGO (AP) – A Black man who was left paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot by a white police officer in Wisconsin says he expects to be walking soon.
Teen killed in collision with train in southern Illinois
PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, Ill. (AP) – A 16-year-old girl is dead after her car was hit by a train in southern Illinois.