Sold: Local developer secures former Churchill School. Here’s what is next

Aldermen unanimously agree to bypass first reading and elect to complete the sale
Isenberg, Terry

Terry Lee Isenberg, 61, of Little York, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his home.
Students earn awards at SkillsUSA Workforce Championships. Here are the Galesburg-area winners

Competitors raced the clock to see who could fix diesel engines, fly drones, sort out complicated computer code, and even put together photos and videos
Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system

A group of lawmakers and influential environmental advocates are calling for broad changes to the state’s energy industry and a massive increase in state oversight of Chicagoland’s transit system – which faces a projected $730 million budget
Democrats flex muscle to kick off final month of session as revenues remain on track

Forecasting agency says there’s ‘no April surprise’ as month’s haul meets expectations
Former state trooper who caused fatal crash halts effort to get driving privileges restored

Matt Mitchell may refile request for a formal hearing in 90 days
Candidates feel ‘cheated, violated, robbed’ after Pritzker enacts law ending slating

The Illinois State Board of Elections told The Center Square on Friday they have already accepted some slating filings and despite the new law will continue to accept them under the original deadline of June 3.
Legislator: Migrants attracted to Illinois’ health care, ‘soft-on-crime’ policies

Migrants in Illinois can now obtain a four year license that serves as a valid form of identification
Police capture man accused of killing Chicago police officer

15 law enforcement agencies helped track down the suspect
Create a gift for mom or learn how to garden: Here are 5 things to do around Galesburg this week

Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Kewanee man on bicycle killed after collision on U.S. 34

Car hits bicycle as both going in same direction
$10,000 in damage and one person treated after Saturday afternoon fire

Cause remains under investigation