Warrant issued; Galesburg man facing attempted murder charges for Monday shooting

Galesburg Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man in connection with the Monday shooting incident on Blaine Avenue.
Monmouth man facing Class X charges after chase with Deputies

Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Monmouth man on charges including armed violence, and aggravated possession of meth with intent to deliver.
Was this city of Galesburg business suitable for executive session? Listen here

The Galesburg City Council recently discussed business that was questionable for executive session, according to audio that was inadvertently streamed online by the city and recorded by WGIL Radio. Among the items in question from the Dec.
16-year-old charged with Friday night DUI accident

Just before 11:00 pm on Friday, January 13th, Galesburg Police responded to a vehicle accident call near the intersection of North Henderson Street and Home Boulevard.
GPD respond to seven more reports of trespassing or burglaries to UNLOCKED vehicles.

Galesburg Police responded to seven more calls of burglaries to motor vehicles over the weekend, where again, all the victims had one thing in common: they left their car doors unlocked overnight.
Galesburg Community Art Center Is Busy In The Midst Of Renovations

The Galesburg Community Arts Center will be celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. They have numerous activities still happening during the major renovation they are undergoing. Executive director Tuesday Çetin joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s
‘A chance to refocus and rebuild’: Downtown Galesburg gift shop to close

A Galesburg gift shop is closing its retail shop on South Seminary Street at the end of the month.
Blackburn, Mark D.

Mark Daniel Blackburn, 55, of Galesburg, formerly of Carlinville, passed away January 13, 2023, at OSF St. FrancisHospital in Peoria.
Nelson, Ruth A.

Ruth Ann Nelson, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at home.
Blickem, C. Jo

C. Jo Blickem, 79, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 2:25 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2023, at Courtyard Estates in Knoxville with her daughters by her side.
Townsend, Robert C.

Robert C. Townsend, 77, died peacefully on January 14, 2023, at St. Mary’s OSF in Galesburg.
Legg, Lloyd D.

Lloyd Douglas Legg, known as “Doug,” to family and friends, 73, of Gerlaw, IL, passed away at 10:00 am Saturday, January 14th, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family and friends.
Strand, Leonard V.

Leonard V. Strand, 88, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the home of his granddaughter, Emily.
WIU Named National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD) for its Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity.
Indiana man arrested after young boy seen playing with gun
BEECH GROVE, Ind. (AP) – An Indiana man faces criminal charges after a young boy was allegedly seen holding a handgun outside their apartment and pulling the trigger without firing any bullets.
Galesburg City Council meets tonight; See what’s on the agenda

Galesburg City Council meets Tuesday night after the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.