Remebering a former Galesburg alderman and state trooper who witnessed American history

Gene Rude served at the funeral of President John Kennedy.
Maquon storage locker defendant released from jail

51-year-old Marcy Oglesby of Maquon was released on her recognizance Monday after a judge previously dismissed murder charges against her.
From fresh produce, to baked goods to plants. Here’s what you can find at Galesburg Farmers Market

Nearly 20 vendors are expected for season-opening event
Costa Catholic Academy Annual Auction Friday Night

The Costa Catholic Academy annual auction has occurred for the past 36 years. This Friday night’s event will be another big one at The Vault in downtown Galesburg. Costa parent volunteers Nicole Hroziencik and Charlene Sullivan joined
Woman charged with theft at Walmart; GPD investigating serial shoplifter

Galesburg Police on Saturday responded to Walmart for a report of theft.
Federal jurors on Tuesday convicted all four defendants of bribery conspiracy at their ComEd trial in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal jurors have convicted all four defendants of bribery conspiracy at their trial in Chicago that provided an inside look at pay-to-play politics in Illinois that prosecutors said involved the state’s largest electric utility
McGeehon, Charles E. “Chig”

Charles E. “Chig” McGeehon, 78, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 3:41 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home. Chig was born July 8, 1944, in Gladstone, IL, to Bessie Marie Arnold. He was raised and
Investigators just getting started with probe into giant windstorm that killed 7 along I-55 Monday
DIVERNON, Ill. (AP) — Fiery crashes that killed seven people and injured almost 40 along a stretch of interstate highway in central Illinois came as high spring winds kicked up dust while farmers were busy tilling or
Munson, Kevin L.

Kevin L. Munson, 54, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 5:21 pm, Monday, May 1, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Kevin was born July 25, 1968, in Galesburg, IL the son of Melvin
Wolf, Mark R.

Mark R. Wolf, 64, of Washington, Il passed away at 8:05 pm. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Carle-Unity Point Health Center, Peoria, IL. Mark was born May 23, 1958, in Peoria, IL the son of James Rodney
Missouri’s governor would play a role under a bill to fight crime; criticized by Democrats
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s governor would play a major role in how crime in St. Louis is handled if a bill pending in the state legislature passes.
Gordon, Jimmie D.

Mr. Jimmie D. Gordon, 70, of Abingdon, passed away at 6:50 AM, Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg. Jimmie was born on December 2, 1952, to Dewey and Donna Lodene (Wilkins) Gordon in Galesburg.
Rude, Paul E. “Gene”

Paul E. “Gene” Rude, Jr., 84, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Hawthorne Inn, Galesburg. Gene was born July 14, 1938, at home in Gerlaw, Illinois the son of Paul Eugene
Abingdon man sentenced 77 months in federal prison for firearm offenses

An Abingdon man was sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for possession of a sawed-off shotgun and for being a felon in possession of a firearm. 44-year-old Micah D. Mowen was sentenced on Wednesday, April 26,