Ouamba, Augustine

Augustine Berthie Ouamba, 79, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Brownlee, Thomas

Thomas Eugene Brownlee, 67, of Little York, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Alvarado, Tanner

Tanner D. Alvarado, age 32, of Gilson, Illinois, died on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in a boating accident in Shelbyville Lake in Shelbyville.
Replacement announced for big Knox County Fair concert. Here’s who

Concert on July 11th at the Knox County Fairgrounds
After 3 years, state poised to enforce law aiming to end lending discrimination

SPRINGFIELD – In 1977, then-President Jimmy Carter signed into law the Community Reinvestment Act, a federal law that sought to wipe away the last vestiges of racial discrimination and redlining in America’s home mortgage industry. The idea
Measure allowing 20 minutes of relaxation in school ready for final passage

Illinois students could get the opportunity to take part in periodic relaxation activities, including meditation, 20 minutes a week if a measure advancing at the Illinois Statehouse becomes law. A House committee took up Senate Bill 2872
Legislation would increase penalties for fleeing police

Authorities say it’s becoming a growing problem
Republican negotiator responds to Pritzker’s ‘balanced budget’ claim

Differing views on whether Pritzker’s budget proposal really is balanced
Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions

Amendment was introduced and passed within hours
Man, released after alleged GHS trespassing, arrested for making terrorist threat

Odom allegedly threatened to commit a courthouse shooting