Interview on upcoming Kwanzaa celebration in Galesburg

The Downtown Community Partnership and Galesburg branch of the NAACP have an event coming up celebrating Kwanzaa on Dec. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 218 E. Main St. Brother Shabazz with DCP talked to Cameron
#GivingTuesday With The United Way Of Knox County

Today is #GivingTuesday. The United Way of Knox County is raising funds to help with children’s programs for next year. Each donation made is being matched by G&M Distributors and the match is being matched by Dave
Galesburg woman arrested after domestic fight and damaging an apartment.

Galesburg Police on Wednesday, November 24th responded to an apartment in the 400 block of Soangetaha Road for a well-being check.
Two Galesburg women arrested for fighting at Monkey Business.

Just before 11:00 pm on Tuesday, November 23rd, Galesburg Police responded to Monkey Business in reference to a fight in progress.
Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – Testimony is set to begin in the trial of ex-“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.
Iowa teens plead not guilty in high school teacher’s death
FAIRFIELD, Iowa (AP) – Two southeastern Iowa teenagers have pleaded not guilty to killing their high school Spanish teacher.
Acquitted and in demand, Rittenhouse ponders what’s next
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) – When he was acquitted of murder for shootings during unrest in Kenosha, Kyle Rittenhouse went from staring at possible life behind bars to red-hot star of the right.
Peterson, Cora J.

Cora J. Peterson, 79, of Galesburg, died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at home.
González, Pura P.

Pura Platti González, 101, of Galesburg, Illinois died on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Woodridge, Galesburg, Illinois.
Olinger, Stanley L.

Stanley L. Olinger, 92 of rural Galesburg, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Alzheimer’s educational forum Wednesday night at Galesburg library

An informational forum is being held Wednesday night for those looking to volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association of America or just to learn about the deadly disease.