Monmouth College’s “Light This Candle” campaign surpasses $70M raised
Monmouth College is 94 percent of the way to reaching a goal for its “Light This Candle” campaign.
Mayor of Pekin/State Rep running for House District which now includes Knox County
The Mayor of Pekin and current Illinois State Rep. Mark Luft announced Wednesday that he will run for the newly redrawn 93rd district.
Galesburg Alderman approve final loan for lead service line replacement
The Galesburg City Council on Tuesday authorized another IEPA forgivable loan to replace the last of the city’s lead service line.
Stremmel, James A.
James A. “JR” Stremmel, 55, of Abingdon, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 6:11 PM at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg.
Bellinger, Lloyd A.
Lloyd A. Bellinger, 86, of Little York, IL passed away at 4:14 pm, Monday, January 17 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
AT&T, Verizon pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarm
AP Airlines Writer= AT&T and Verizon say they will delay some new 5G wireless service after the airline industry raised alarms about potential interference with important systems on planes.
Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald to be released
CHICAGO (AP) – The white Chicago police officer convicted in the 2014 shooting death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald is days away from walking out of prison after just over three years behind bars.
Metro Police fatally shoot armed man at gas station
WOOD RIVER, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say police officers in the Metro East area of Illinois fatally shot a man who pulled a gun on them.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball @ Morton Potters
The Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team defeat the Morton Potters on Tuesday night, 60-47. The Streaks had one of their strongest performances of the season against a good Morton team. The Streaks improve to 18-4 on the season.
Dr. Craig Wilson joins OSF after orthopedic surgeon terminated with Cottage Hospital closure
Dr. Craig Wilson has joined the OSF St. Mary Medical Center team after the Galesburg native was terminated from Cottage Hospital following their closure.