GPD investigating second shooting incident in a week
The Galesburg Police Department is investigating a second shooting incident in the past week.
Calkins, Shirley, J.
Shirley Jane Calkins returned to her Lord and Savior on July 27th. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Winston-Salem, NC. She was 85 years old.
Smith, Kevin J. “Butch”
Kevin J. “Butch” Smith, Sr., 61 of Smithfield and formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home.
Bustos helps pass legislation to expand telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries
Rep. Cheri Bustos of the 17th Congressional District helped to pass legislation this week that ensures Medicare patients can access telehealth services after the current public health emergency.
City of Galesburg seeking responses to citizen satisfaction survey
Galesburg citizens are being asked how they feel about the city on a new survey.
Galesburg Council voting on golf carts and UTV’s on city streets
Galesburg Aldermen on Monday, August 1st, will vote on whether or not to allow UTV’s and golf carts on city streets.
USDA getting tougher on salmonella in chicken products
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing new regulations that would force food processors to reduce the amount of salmonella bacteria found in some raw chicken products or risk shutdowns.
7 dead in wrong-way crash on northern Illinois interstate
HAMPSHIRE, Ill. (AP) – Police say seven people are dead after a crash involving a wrong-way vehicle on an interstate in northern Illinois.
Chicago teen fatally shot outside Decatur graduation party
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) – A 14-year-old girl from Chicago has been killed outside a graduation party in Decatur.