Fire in Maquon engulfs Strode Garage, Rt. 97 shutdown
There was a structure fire crews battled in Maquon Thursday afternoon at what’s known as the Strode Garage. Illinois Route 97 remains closed and likely will be for a time according to officials. Crews began responding around
Galesburg man facing charges after early morning traffic stop
Galesburg Police last week, October 24th, while on routine patrol, came upon a van parked with its lights on in the 600 block of Clark Street.
Annual Veterans Day Parade set for Sunday in Downtown Galesburg
Galesburg will honor veterans at the 22nd annual Veterans Day Parade on Sunday afternoon. The 2022 Galesburg Veterans Day parade steps off along Main Street at 2 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 6). Afghanistan war veteran and Galesburg native
Knights Motorcycle Riders Club Hosting Trivia For Honor Fight of The Quad Cities
The Knights Motorcycle Riders Club of Abingdon is hosting their 4th annual Trivia Night to benefit the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. Jamie Cudd from the Knights and Dave Benes of Honor Flight joined Tom Meredith
FCA Hiring Workers In Galesburg
FCA, LLC has teamed with KCCDD to open a manufacturing center in Galesburg. FCA specializes in industrial packaging. They are located at 1200 Monmouth Blvd. They have wages starting at $16.00 an hour. Regional manager Joe Caves
Blue Bullets In 2nd Round Of Playoffs This Weekend
The Knoxville Blue Bullets football team finished the regular season with an impressive 7-2 record and are 8-2 after their week one playoff win. They will now play in the 2nd round of the IHSA Class 2A
Get those last-minute turkey day meal items ahead of time. Hy-Vee to be closed on Thanksgiving Day
For the first time in its 92-year history, all Hy-Vee stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Hy-Vee announced this week that its more than 285 retail locations — including the two in Galesburg — will be
2 Illinois siblings riding in SUV die in school bus crash
CAMPTON HILLS, Ill. (AP) – Two people killed when an SUV they were riding in rear-ended a school bus Monday in a Chicago suburb have been identified as a brother and sister.
Humes, Peggy A.
Peggy A. Humes, 67, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
Theesfeld, Virginia R.
Virginia Ruth Theesfeld, 93, of Altona, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 9:55 PM at Marigold Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Galesburg.
Roberts, Ronald R.
Ronald Ray Roberts, 72, of rural Galesburg, passed away peacefully at home on October 31, 2022.
Zalazar, Mary “Rosita”
Mary “Rosita” Zalazar, 92, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family at 7:35 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022.
Orpheum Theatre holding tours this month celebrating 40 years since the theatre was on the verge of closure
40 years after being nearly lost forever, the Orpheum Theatre this month is offering free walk-in tours of the historic venue.
CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B
Associated Press= CVS and Walgreens have agreed in principle to pay a total of about $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of powerful prescription opioids.
USDA says more than $200M will help meat processors expand
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The Agriculture Department announced more than $223 million in grants and loans Wednesday to help small and mid-sized meat processing plants expand as part of a larger $1 billion effort to help boost
18-year-old charged after striking step mom; running from police
Shortly after midnight Monday night, October 31st, Galesburg Police responded to the 600 block of Home Boulevard for a domestic disturbance. A 43-year-old female told police she had just been battered by her 18-year-old stepson. The woman said she