Knox County State’s Attorney critical of abolishment of Illinois’ cash bail system
Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, effectively abolishing Illinois’ cash bail system for those accused of a crime.
Galesburg man charged with DUI after falling in parking lot
Galesburg Police on Saturday afternoon (August 27th) responded to a “person down” call in the Galesburg Towers parking lot that lead to a DUI arrest.
Goehl, Rhea J.
Rhea Jean Goehl, 67, of Galesburg, IL formerly of Cameron, IL passed away at 12:20 pm, Monday, August 29, 2022, at her home.
Hardin, JoAnn
JoAnn Hardin, 62, of Dixon, formerly of Ocala, Florida, died at 10:08 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.
GPD investigating break-in at Midstate Manufacturing
Galesburg Police on Monday, August 29th, around 6:00 in the morning responded to Midstate Manufacturing in the 500 block of McClure Street for a report of a burglary.
Deadly bird flu returns to Midwest earlier than expected
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Bird flu has returned to the Midwest earlier than authorities expected after a lull of several months.
St. Louis prosecutor again seeks to clear convicted killer
Associated Press= St. Louis’ top prosecutor has filed a motion asking a judge to vacate the conviction that sent a man to prison nearly 30 years ago for a murder he has long claimed he didn’t commit.
St. Louis toddler dies after shooting himself in the head
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A 2-year-old St. Louis boy has died after shooting himself in the head with a handgun.
Sandburg Trustees accept over $1M in external grants
The Board of Trustees from Carl Sandburg College last week approved the acceptance of five external grants, giving the school over a million dollars in funding for various programs.