Cook, Charles
Charles K. “Charlie” Cook, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Mellish, Christine
Christine Franz Mellish, 75 of Bolingbrook, Illinois, died peacefully at her home in Bolingbrook Illinois on April 11, 2024.
McMillian, Wanda
Wanda Cheryle McMillan, 86, of Galesburg, died at 11:23 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.
Bjorling, Mary
Mary Esther (Stewart) Bjorling filled her life of 95 years full of memories and went to her heavenly home on April 16, 2024.
Darrah, Phyllis
Phyllis J. “Tussy” Darrah, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Betty’s Garden Memory Care in Kewanee, Illinois.
Carlson, Angus
Angus “Beef” James Wesley Carlson (24) of Altona, IL passed away April 13, 2024, in a tragic side-by-side accident.
Legislators warn proposed race-based funding formula for universities could violate civil rights
The complex formula is supposed to mirror the K-12 evidence-based funding that currently exists in Illinois.
Pritzker’s proposal to address worst underfunded state pensions in the country dissected
The state, at a 44% funding ratio, is home to the country’s worst pension crisis.
Hundreds of gun owners rally at Illinois Statehouse
Illinois gun owners rallied at the state capitol to show their displeasure with the state’s gun laws, and express hopes for success in the courts. In January 2023, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a ban on more than
Former gym owner opts for bench trial in Warren County sexual assault case
Bench trial now slated for May
Knox County property transfers for April 5-16, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week
IDOT starts work Monday on part of I-74 near Galesburg. Here’s what you need to know
Slow down and use alternate routes, says IDOT