Monmouth Aldermen approve golf cart ordinance

The Monmouth City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that regulates the operation of golf carts and slower-moving, non-highway vehicles within the city.
IL 97 to see pavement patching starting Wednesday

Illinois Route 97 between U.S. 150 and County Road 1290N will be getting some pavement patching starting Wednesday.
Seven male juveniles arrested for breaking-into and vandalizing Churchill Jr. High School

Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after getting caught trespassing and vandalizing Churchill Jr. High School.
Herring, Helen M.

Helen M. Herring, 85, of Urbana, formerly of Alpha, IL was called home to our Lord, Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Arcola Health Care Center in Arcola, Illinois.
Johnson, Patti S.

Patti Sue Johnson, Age 69 of Galesburg, Illinois died at 9:38 A.M. on Friday, August 12, 2022, at her home in Galesburg, Illinois.
R. Kelly jury selection focuses on 2019 documentary
CHICAGO (AP) – Jury selection is underway at R. Kelly’s federal trial in his hometown of Chicago.
Kraft Heinz recalling contaminated Capri Sun juice pouches
AP Business Writer= Kraft Heinz is recalling thousands of pouches of Capri Sun after some cleaning solution accidentally mixed with the juice on a production line.
Trio of individuals arrested after found drinking outside after hours

Three individuals were arrested back on Friday, August 5th after they were caught drinking outside of a closed bar.
Crandall, Paul M. Jr.

Paul Milo Crandall Jr, loving husband, father, grandad, great grandad, brother, and uncle, 82, of Monmouth, passed away at 2:44 PM, August 14, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, surrounded by his family.
Senner, Doris L.

Doris L. Senner, age 98, of Henderson, Illinois died at 2:20 AM on Saturday, August 12, 2022, at Marigold Rehab & Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
Anderson, Benny G.
Benny G. Anderson, 90, of Roseville, IL, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2022, in his home.
Galesburg Council approves new bonus incentives to recruit police hires

Galesburg Aldermen approved incentives for recruiting officers to the Galesburg Police Department.
State approves Galesburg for $2 million downtown grant

The Galesburg Downtown will get another big hand towards its ongoing beautification efforts in the form of a $2 million grant.