Galesburg mother sentenced to 53 years for strangulation murder of daughter
The Galesburg woman who pleaded guilty to strangling her 7-year-old daughter to death has been sentenced to decades in prison.
Bustos submits bill to improve teacher retention; what it could mean for current and future educators
A new report shows about half of the nation’s school principals felt their schools were short workers in late summer, and that they’ve had trouble filling unopen positions.
Galesburg man charged with DUI after passing out behind the wheel in the street
Galesburg Police, shortly after 2:00 am on Sunday, were dispatched to the 300 block of North Chambers Street for a report of an accident with injuries.
Roller skating event a ‘test run.’ Organizer eyes permanent skating/youth center
Roller skating is returning to Galesburg. Whether it’s just a one-day event or a more permanent entertainment option remains to be seen. A day of family and adult fun is set for Saturday, Oct. 22 at the
Beversdorf, David D.
David D. Beversdorf, 83, of Galesburg, died at 8:24 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Judge: R. Kelly to pay $300,000 to victim in sex crimes case
NEW YORK (AP) – A federal judge in New York says she plans to order disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly to pay more than $300,000 to one his victims in a decades-long scheme to use his fame
Bail for suspect in police station shooting set at $500,000
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has set bail at $500,000 for the man suspected of climbing a fire escape at a Chicago police facility and pointing guns at officers who were training there.
Ex-Iowa trooper pleads guilty in use-of-force against biker
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) – Prosecutors say a former Iowa State Patrol trooper who was captured on dash camera video hitting and knocking over a biker during a traffic stop in September 2017 has pleaded guilty to
Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting
CHICAGO (AP) – Nearly a dozen lawsuits in Illinois accuse gun-maker Smith & Wesson of illegally targeting young men at risk of violence with ads for firearms.
Ex-Chicago cop faces civil rights charge for sexual abuse
CHICAGO (AP) – U.S. prosecutors have indicted a former Chicago police officer on a federal civil rights charge for allegedly kidnapping and sexually abusing someone while on duty.
Knox County Board approves second round of ARPA grant funds, totaling $570K
The Knox County Board signed off on the disbursement of six grants Wednesday night to various organizations in Galesburg for the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds.