Familiar face could return to city hall as Galesburg searches for next city manager. Here’s what we know
Galesburg city leaders appear set to appoint a familiar figure as interim city manager as they prepare to conduct their second national search within a year for a permanent replacement. Former longtime Director of Public Works Wayne
Grand Avenue Dairy Queen Suffers Break-In
Galesburg Police early Sunday responded to Dairy Queen on Grand Avenue for an activated alarm. When officers arrived, they observed the rear gated door was broken with pieces scattered on the ground nearby. Police also noticed several rolls
Budd, John G.
Mr. John Gary Budd, age 88, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 9:15 AM. John was born to Owen W. and Ruth (Haverfield) Budd on February 11, 1935, in
Hughs, John C.
John C. Hughs, 81, of Galesburg, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. John was born on October 30, 1941, in Gilson. He was the son of John L. and
Benjamin, Roland J.
Roland John Benjamin, Ph.D., died peacefully at Tucson (AZ) Medical Center on June 13, 2023, at 95 years of age. He was born May 18, 1928, near Williamsfield, Illinois, the son of Harley W. and Beulah Doubet
Honoring those who served: DAR recognizes 9 Galesburg-area veterans at brick dedication ceremony
Nine military veterans who served as far back as World War II were honored at the Daughters of the American Revolution Brick Dedication ceremony on Flag Day at VFW Post 2257 in Galesburg. The local DAR Rebecca
A U.S. hiker who fell to her death during a savage attack in Germany was recent U of I graduate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two U.S. hikers who were attacked in Germany last week had just graduated from the University of Illinois with computer degrees in May.
A car smelling like marijuana is enough for police in Wisconsin to justify searching a person in the vehicle
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court says a car smelling like marijuana is enough for police to justify searching a single person in the vehicle.
Apparent hit-and-run collision injured four pedestrians outside Guaranteed Rate Field
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say an apparent hit-and-run collision has injured four pedestrians, and a related traffic incident injured four others.