Monmouth College president to retire at end of 2023-24 school year

National search for successor will begin this summer
Galesburg firefighters battle blaze at Farnham St. residence

Galesburg Firefighters responded to a fire Monday morning that did about $8,000 in damage to a residence on Farnham St.
Illinois State Police and GPD investigating after five handguns were stolen from Farm King

Galesburg Police responded to Farm King for a report of a burglary on Friday.
OPINION: Scott Reeder: Missing the days of family-owned hardware stores

A tribute to family-owned hardware stores.
Foster, Juanita R.

Juanita Ruth Foster, 98, of Oneida, Illinois died at 11:07 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Juanita was born February 3, 1925, in Creston, Iowa the daughter of Albin and Edna
Hamline, Irvine D.

Irvin D. Hamline, 99, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2022, at 7:20 PM at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
A bird strike sparked an engine fire on a plane shortly after it took off Sunday from an Ohio airport
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bird strike sparked an engine fire on a plane shortly after takeoff from an Ohio airport, and the airliner returned safely with no injuries reported.
A legal dispute in Montana could drastically curb the government’s use of aerial fire retardant to combat wildfires
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A legal dispute in Montana could drastically curb the government’s use of aerial fire retardant to combat wildfires.
Missouri’s Republican lawmakers are again pressuring for a state takeover of the police force.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Missouri are pushing for a state takeover of the St. Louis police department.