Bustos gives annual ag-focused lecture at Monmouth College

U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos gave Monmouth College’s annual Wiswell-Robeson lecture on Tuesday and shared optimism about the future of rural America
School’s In: Abingdon-Avon District 276

Abingdon-Avon District 276 is back in session amongst some construction in their buildings. Superintendent Dr. Mike Curry joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about the district and the new school year.
DeVena, William K.
On the beautiful afternoon of Tuesday, August 24, 2021, William (Bill) K. DeVena passed peacefully at his home with family at his side after suffering a long illness.
Johnson, Lloyd V. “Babe”

Lloyd V. “Babe” Johnson, 79, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 5:50 am, Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the Marigold Rehab & Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL.
Wyatt, Jack E.

Jack Eugene Wyatt, 85, lost his courageous battle with cancer on August 16, 2021, at his home in Ft. Myers, Florida.
155 new Coronavirus cases in Knox County

The recent surge of cases in Coronavirus Disease continues in Knox County.
Galesburg Council discusses re-imagined Youth Commission

The Galesburg City Council held a discussion on re-organizing the Galesburg Youth Commission at their meeting, Tuesday, September 7th.
9/11 artifacts share ‘pieces of truth’ in victims’ stories
NEW YORK (AP) – Nearly 3,000 people who died from the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, aren’t being forgotten.
Former US Sen. Adlai Stevenson III, 90, dead from dementia
CHICAGO (AP) – Former U.S. Sen. Adlai Stevenson III of Illinois has died at his home on Chicago’s North Side.
Man charged in Illinois man’s shooting death in Davenport
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) – A 27-year-old Davenport man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of an Illinois man.