Not Registered To Vote? You Can Still Do It Today

Today is mid-term election day. If you’re not registered, you can still do so and vote. Executive director of the Galesburg Board of Elections Lisa Watson joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to
Illinois governor seeks 2nd term against GOP challenger
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Democratic governor of Illinois is seeking a second term in Tuesday’s election.
US Sen. Duckworth seeks new term against Chicago-area lawyer
CHICAGO (AP) – Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is seeking reelection Tuesday in Illinois against political newcomer Kathy Salvi.
Lease, Michael L.

Michael L. “Mike” Lease, 74, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 3:15 am, Monday, November 7, 2022, at Legacy Estates, Monmouth, IL.
Roberts, Joy M.

Joy M. Roberts, 88, formerly of Maquon, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 4:28 AM at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Steward, Michael L.

Deacon Michael Lee Steward, Sr. 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Rogers, Robert E.

Robert E. “Tom” Rogers, 82, of North Henderson, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
Iowa voters consider adding gun rights to state constitution
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa voters will decide whether to add a right to keep and bear arms into the state constitution.
Illinois US House races feed into Washington power balance

CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ newly redrawn 17th district will be one of the U.S. House election races to watch Tuesday as rookie candidates battle to fill the vacancy left by retiring Democratic Rep. Cheri Bustos.
Chicago man gets life in prison for killing 6 family members
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge on Monday sentenced a man to life in prison for killing six members of his family, including two young boys, inside their Chicago home in 2016.
Galesburg Council welcomes New City Manager, then gets back to business

It was a night of change at Monday’s Council meeting as Gerald Smith was given the oath of office as the new City Manager.
Election 2022: Several important races on the national, state, and local levels

It is election day across the country and voters will go to the polls for races on the national, state, and local levels.
Galesburg martial arts school owner arrested on sexual assault charges in Warren County

A Galesburg resident and owner of a local martial arts and self defense school is facing multiple criminal sexual assault and abuse charges in Warren County following three alleged incidents that took place in Monmouth, according to