Changes to cash bail statute surface before Thursday’s planned adjournment
One of the lead negotiators of the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform filed a long-awaited amendment detailing several changes to the landmark cash bail overhaul.
The Mom’s Choice Awards names ‘Silas, the Great House Cat’ among the best in family-friendly products
“Silas, the Great House Cat” children’s book, written by Galesburg authorJanet Pogue Tolle, and illustrated by Dusty Scott, has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award. Having been rigorously evaluated by a panel of MCA evaluators, the children’s
Resolution introduced to name Illinois 150 from Galesburg to Alpha after Deputy Nick Weist
A Joint Resolution in the Illinois House of Representatives was introduced today to name a portion of Illinois Route 150 after the late Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Weist.
Tornadoes wrecking homes around south fueled by record highs
WETUMPKA, Ala. (AP) – Dozens of tornadoes struck overnight from Louisiana to Alabama, wrecking numerous homes, destroying a fire station and ripping the roof off an apartment complex.
Galesburg man charged with DUI after hit-an-run accident; Cambridge man charged with DUI after striking a vehicle at Yemm Chevrolet
Galesburg Police late Saturday afternoon, November 26th, responded to the area of Farnham Street and East Main for a report of a hit-and-run accident. Officers caught up with the suspect vehicle on Silver Street and made contact
Accident closes I-74 near Galesburg for nearly 3 hours. Here’s what happened
A rollover crash involving a semi tractor trailer shut down eastbound traffic on Interstate 74 north of Galesburg for nearly three hours on Tuesday evening.
Cree, Glen H.
Glen H. Cree, 86, of Galesburg, passed away quietly on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, surrounded by family.
Lodwick, Terry J. II
Terry J. “TJ” Lodwick II, age 45, of Little York, Illinois died at 6:15 AM on Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Konecki, Judith A.
Judith Ann Konecki, 82, of Galesburg, died at 10:04 a.m. Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Hannibal Region Hospital, Hannibal, MO.
Farrell, Patricia L.
Patricia “Pat” Lucille Farrell, 95, of Galesburg, died at 6:29 a.m. Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Queen, Rose A.
Rose A. Queen, 58, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 8:55 pm, Saturday, November 26, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Business, labor groups agree on $1.8B unemployment debt plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Business and labor groups have agreed on a plan to erase a $1.8 billion debt in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
NW Indiana man gets 70 years for torture death of son, 4
LAPORTE, Ind. (AP) – A judge has sentenced a northwestern Indiana man to 70 years in prison for the torture death of his 4-year-old son he was seen on video punching at least 28 times over two
Chicago police arrest 2 men in fatal shooting of girl, 12
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say two men have been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal March shooting of a girl who was struck in the head by a stray bullet after celebrating her 12th
$1M Galesburg library community room to feature kitchen, and meeting space for up to 500 people.
The new Galesburg Public Library will be equipped with a nearly $1 million community room.