U.S. 34 around Galesburg to get pavement repairs later this month

Travelers between Monmouth and Galesburg on U.S. Highway 34 might be hitting some construction later this month.
Knox Community Health Center celebrating 10 year anniversary with health fair

The Knox Community Health Center is celebrating 10 years as a federally qualified health center.
Soucy, Emile

Emile Soucy, 78, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 9:49 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Iowa City VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA.
Swarts, Gale R.

Gale Richard Swarts, age 81, of East Galesburg, Illinois died at 3:38 A.M. on Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home in East Galesburg, Illinois.
Coulter, Eleanor L.

Eleanor L. Coulter, 76, of Roseville, IL, passed away at 7:29 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022, in the OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Simkins, Troy “TJ”

Troy “TJ” Simkins, 42 of Abingdon, passed from this life at 5:15 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg from injuries he received in a UTV accident that occurred west of
Walmart employee arrested for internal retail theft

Galesburg Police on Friday night (June 3rd) were dispatched to Walmart for a report of internal theft.
Eight people hurt in 2 mass shootings hours apart in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – Police say eight people were hurt in two mass shootings hours apart in Chicago.
Prosecutors: R. Kelly should get at least 25 years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) – Prosecutors say R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” deserves at least 25 years behind bars for sexually abusing women and girls.
Climate-driven flooding poses well water contamination risks
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Experts say more intense storms driven by climate change are boosting contamination risks for privately-owned drinking water wells.