Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs. Altamont Indians
The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team opened the Mattoon Holiday Tournament with a 65-56 victory over the Altamont Indians. The Streaks are 10-3 on the season. Tom Meredith and Erik Gibson selected Kiarra Kilgore as the Dave’s Auto Body
Smith, Alice F.
Alice Faye Williamson Smith, 77 of Abingdon, passed away suddenly at 8:39 p.m. Saturday, December 25, 2021, in the OSF St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Room in Galesburg.
Galesburg man arrested after battering woman in her home.
Galesburg Police on Tuesday, December 21st, responded to the 1500 block of McKnight Street in reference to a domestic disturbance.
Galesburg man facing felony theft charges for attempting to steal from JB Hawks.
Galesburg Police on Tuesday, December 21st responded to JB Hawks on North Henderson Street for a theft.
Man charged for firing at Chicago officers who shot at him
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities have charged a 29-year-old man for allegedly firing a handgun in the direction of Chicago police officers who then shot at him on Christmas Eve.
Chicago slow to change schools named for slaveholders
CHICAGO (AP) – A newspaper report says Chicago Public Schools has changed the name of only one of 30 schools named for slaveholders a year after a top district official acknowledged the issue as “dehumanizing.”
Illinois attorney general updates guide to veterans benefits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois attorney general’s office has released an updated guide of benefits for Illinois veterans and their families.