Teacher and coach Steve Cheesman announces candidacy for Galesburg City Council in Ward 7

A candidate for Galesburg City Council in April has emerged in Steve Cheesman.
Opie’s Bar & Grill Opening Today!

Opie Carter grew up with the food service business in her blood. Her parents are long time staples in the area in ownership, running and serving. Today is the grand opening of Opie’s Bar & Grill at
Johnson, Larry E.

Larry E. Johnson, 79, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:40 am, Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Oak Lane Rehabilitation Center, Stronghurst, IL.
Bresnahan, Patricia L.

Patricia L. Bresnahan, 81, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:35 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at her home.
Security guard killed in Chicago-area shopping mall shooting
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (AP) – Police say a security guard has died after being shot inside a Chicago-area shopping mall Wednesday.
Lawsuit accuses largest US meat producers of wage fixing
DENVER (AP) – A class-action federal lawsuit is accusing 11 of the United States’ largest beef and pork producers of conspiring to depress wages and benefits for its workers.
Jan. 6 rioter charged with murder in Illinois crash
CHICAGO (AP) – A central Illinois man who pleaded guilty to felony charges for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday in the death of a woman killed in a wrong-way
Google agrees to settle with Illinois and 39 other states for deceptive tracking
Google has agreed to pay nearly $400 million to Illinois and 39 other states to settle a lawsuit over location tracking.
Looking to take Amtrak to Chicago this holiday season? You may have to change plans

Amtrak has announced morning train service between Galesburg and Chicago is on hold.
Lori Sundberg announces intent to retire as president of Kirkwood Community College

Kirkwood Community College President Dr. Lori Sundberg has announced her intent to retire as leader of the Iowa institution in the fall of 2023. The announcement was made Nov 7 in a message to faculty and staff.