Galesburg business owners express concerns over proposed sales tax increase
As Galesburg City Council considers a .25% sales tax increase business owners have been making their concerns about the tax known.
7th Ward Alderman Larry Cox running for re-election on Galesburg City Council
Galesburg Alderman Larry Cox announced Thursday that he is seeking another four years on the City Council, representing the 7th Ward.
Nelson, Joann B.
Joann B. Nelson, 89 of Ophiem, IL died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at home.
Vandemark, Richard L.
Richard “Van” Lee Vandemark, 85, of Galesburg, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
IHSA Board of Directors Selects Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium As Football State Final Host Site
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at the IHSA office in Bloomington on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, where the Board approved a State Final hosting contract with Illinois
Three former St. Louis aldermen sentenced in bribery case
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Three former St. Louis aldermen, including the longtime board president, will go to prison for accepting bribes from a businessman.
New 730 area code coming to southern Illinois next year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A new 730 overrlaying the current 618 area code will be introduced in southern Illinois next year.
Senator Tammy Duckworth tests positive for COVID-19
CHICAGO (AP) – Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois will work in isolation through the end of this week after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Boeing’s last 747 to roll out of Washington state factory
SEATTLE (AP) – After more than half a century, the last Boeing 747 has rolled out of a Washington state factory.
OSF Healthcare warning the public about carbon monoxide poisoning
Winter weather and plummeting temperatures mean cranking the heat indoors, and when the use of indoor heating systems or mobile space heaters increases, so does the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Western IN boy arrested after leaving school, stealing rifle
WEST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) – A shertiff says an 11-year-old western Indiana student will face juvenile charges of pointing a firearm and theft after leaving school, stealing a rifle from a nearby home and pointing the
Polish man who vanished at party found dead in Lake Michigan
CHICAGO (AP) – Officials say a Polish man who vanished last weekend after attending a party at a Chicago bar has been found dead in Lake Michigan.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball @ Quincy Blue Devils
The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team lost to the Quincy Blue Devils 42-29 Thursday night in Western Big 6 Conference play. The Streaks are 8-2 overall and 3-1 in the conference. The Dave’s Auto Body Crunch-Time