Longtime local judge appointed to Illinois Appellate Court

The Chief Judge of the 9th Judicial Circuit, David Vancil Jr. has been appointed to the bench on one of Illinois’ appellate courts.
Judge issues rulings in case of man for death of Knox County deputy

State can amend charges with appropriate language required for a natural life sentence instead of 20 to 60 years
Illinois Supreme Court won’t review Oglesby’s petition for leave

Murder charges against 51-year-old Marcy L. Oglesby of Maquon will stand after the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to review an Appellate Court ruling.
Knight, Vivian

Vivian (Piercy) Knight, passed away peacefully at 9:45 p.m. Jan. 17, 2024.
‘Bringing Galesburg kids back home.’ New alternative school eyes August opening

Non-profit school will be open to students from all districts