Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims

SPRINGFIELD – Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims and two other criminal justice reforms. The bills are backed by organizations such as Moms
Illinois Senate measure allowing police to address squatters advances

The Illinois Senate could consider a bill to address squatters. That’s when a homeowner comes home from a vacation or other extended period away to find someone else taking over their dwelling. State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry
Illinois legislator pushes to end ‘ageist’ mandatory driving tests for seniors

Current law allows driving tests for those 75 and over
Wilder, Bruce

Bruce W. Wilder, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:27 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
It’s official: New Galesburg Public Library will open next week. Here’s what we know

The opening is one week away
Two accused of assaulting two others with bat, golf club

One of the injured was taken to the hospital
Woodhull man accused of disseminating porn without consent

Released with Notice to Appear in court
Hail, heavy rain, and at least one funnel cloud — just not in Galesburg

NWS: No severe weather reports from Galesburg