Schick, Luz

Luz Nuncio Schick, née Nuncio Garza, died on Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.
OSF, Monmouth College, St. Francis College of Nursing sign agreement for two degrees in four years. Here’s how

Two degrees in four years, all while not leaving Monmouth College
Adcock, Sherrill

Sherrill Adcock, age 90, passed away on May 1, 2024, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.
Truelove, Dale

Dale I. “D.I.” Truelove, 71, of Knoxville, Illinois, died 11:01 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2024, at his home.
Crick, Rose Mary

Rose Mary Crick, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Public officials seek greater oversight of prescription drug middlemen

Two state departments say they are open to further regulating industry
State officials offer last goodbye to former Thompson Center as renovations begin

Postmodern building sold in 2022 after causing state headaches over maintenance costs
Illinois Democrats call on Biden to create a parole program for long-term immigrants
Advocates said creating a program is urgent because it would address the state’s unprecedented labor shortage crisis that is impacting critical sectors such as healthcare, education and hospitality.
During electric vehicle event, governor admits demand has waned

Illinois has been offering incentives for EV-related companies to relocate or expand in the state.
Illinois Democrats defend hastily enacted election year changes

The chair of the Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee is defending a hastily approved election year change to election law preventing candidates from being slated for the November election. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2412
Decriminalizing prostitution in Illinois proposed; lawmaker shocked at proposal

No bill has been introduced yet
Galesburg residents are about to see an energy bill increase. Here’s why it’s happening, and your options

Galesburg’s new agreement for municipal aggregation of electricity supply will see the price per kilowatt-hour soar 58% for those consumers who participate in the program