Jay Shidler The “Blonde Bomber” On “Galesburg Live”

Jay Shidler was Mr. Basketball in Illinois in 1976 for the Lawrenceville Indians. He scored 48 points in a semifinal loss to the R.O.V.A. Tigers in the state tournament. He went on to win a national championship
Reddick’s motion to withdraw plea to attempted murder denied

29-year-old Kyle Reddick will spend the next few decades behind bars, after his motion to withdraw a guilty plea for Attempted First Degree murder was denied on Monday, August 1st.
Galesburg Library hosting Essential Skills Academy the next two Fridays

Those looking to get a job, or at least brush up on some of the skills that would land them a job, should consider the Essential Skills Academy that will be at the Galesburg Public Library the
Suspect in theft at Grand Liquor arrested after returning to the store

Galesburg Police on Monday responded to Grand Liquor in the 1200 block of Grand Avenue for a disturbance.
Galesburg man arrested after not paying Cherry Street bar bill…twice

A Galesburg man was arrested on Wednesday, August 3rd, after ordering food and drinks at Cherry Street bar two days in a row and not paying for it.
GPD respond to Churchill Junior High for reports of juvenile trespassers

Galesburg Police responded to the now City-owned Churchill Junior High Thursday, August 4th for a report of a burglary.
Woman catches and confronts female who stole items from sister’s vehicle

Galesburg Police on Tuesday, August 2nd, responded to Maurice’s in Galesburg for a theft complaint.