Maquon woman charged with concealing body in Maquon storage unit now facing murder charge
Knox County prosecutors yesterday filed an amended information charging 50-year-old Marcy Lyn Oglesby, of Maquon, Illinois, with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery by administering a dangerous substance, and concealment of a homicide death.
Galesburg boy arrested after stealing from Walmart for the sixth time in a month and a half
A 16-year-old Galesburg boy was finally caught on Friday afternoon after stealing from Walmart half a dozen times.
With Tanneys, Monmouth College has its own take on brothers in the Super Bowl
Monmouth College now has its own pair of brothers with Super Bowl experience.
Illinois announces $40M program for ‘megasites’. What are they, and could they benefit Galesburg?
The “megasites” grant initiative is designed to help communities develop shovel-ready development sites, similar to Galesburg Business Park.
Temporary halt for proposed CO2 pipeline through Illinois
A proposed CO2 pipeline through parts of Illinois is on hold.
Simpson, Eddie D.
Eddie D. Simpson, 58, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 8:42 am, Sunday, February 5, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Fegan, Louis L. Jr.
Louis L. Fegan Jr., 54, of St. Augustine, died at 12:14 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2023, in OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
2 pilots walk away from Boeing 737 tanker crash in Australia
PERTH, Australia (AP) – Two pilots have walked away with minor injuries after a Boeing 737 jet converted for firefighting crashed in Australia.
Crews release toxic chemicals from derailed tankers in Ohio
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) – Crews in Ohio have released toxic chemicals from five cars of a derailed train near the Pennsylvania state line to reduce the threat of an explosion.
Fire engulfs Chicago-area warehouse; smoke seen for miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) – Fire swept through a large commercial warehouse in suburban Chicago, producing a smoke plume that could be seen for miles.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball @ Alleman Pioneers
The Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team traveled to Rock Island and defeated the Alleman Pioneers in a Western Big 6 Conference contest at Don Morris Gym 57-28. The Streaks are 9-20 overall and 4-8 in the
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball @ Alleman Pioneers
The Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team takes on the Alleman Pioneers at Don Morris Gym in a Western Big 6 Conference matchup. The Streaks are 8-21 and 3-8 in the conference after their win over Geneseo
Galesburg Council clears rezoning for The Ascent church
Galesburg City Council on Monday night finalized rezoning a parcel on the Gale Village Subdivision that would allow The Ascent Church to construct a building in the area.