Potential threat averted at Galesburg Junior/Senior High School

Security and Galesburg Police responded as a precaution, and the man was escorted out.
Groups push for pause on carbon pipelines in Illinois

The Sierra Club, Stop CO2 Pipelines Coalition and other environmentalists are pushing for legislation that would implement a moratorium on carbon pipelines in Illinois. The groups said a rupture of a carbon pipeline could mean massive casualties.
Low election turnout has some eying ranked choice voting for 2028

Voter turnout in last month’s presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to ranked choice voting could increase participation. Others worry it will confuse voters. The Illinois State Board of Elections released
Pritzker heralds passage of health insurance reform legislation amid tax hike warnings

Health insurance procedures will look different in Illinois if legislation advancing through Springfield becomes law, but some are concerned about the cost to taxpayers. In the latest push for health insurance reform, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking
Davidson, Creola

Creola Davidson died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.
Ramsey, Lorraine

Lorraine L. Ramsey, 80, of Galesburg, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at home with her family at her side.
Another restaurant for ‘burger row’ in Galesburg? Here’s what we know

A growing fast-casual restaurant known for steakburgers and frozen custard has its sights set on Galesburg.