Galesburg’s oldest living retired firefighter is about to make the century mark

Current and former firefighters honor Bob Redfern
Wilburn, Mornice

Mornice Yvonne Wilburn, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home at 6:53 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap

Taxes to increase on sports betting, video gambling
Coe, Helen

Helen Jane Coe, age 79, of Anthony, Florida. passed away on February 19, 2024, at Cate’s Hospice House.
Judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot

Would-be GOP candidates sued over new law Democrats pushed through legislature
Bill allowing IL drivers 3 unpaid tickets before suspension headed for governor
A bill that passed the Illinois General Assembly will allow traffic violators to get three unpaid traffic tickets per year before they have their license suspended. After backlash earlier this year, state Rep. Justin Slaughter didn’t move
Illinois utility now being investigated following rate hike reduction
The investigation continues into an Illinois utility’s pipe replacement program after a rate hike request was rejected. The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $1.6 million rate increase for emergency work, but Peoples Gas was looking for nearly
Former Galesburg lumber yard looks to subdivide property. Here’s the plan

People’s will continue to use a portion of the property for its smaller retail/rental store. The owner will explore the sale of the larger retail building.
Man charged with murder of Chicago Police officer housed in Knox County as part of overcrowding agreement

Sheriff says ‘it’s business as usual for the men and women at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.’
Warren County property transfers for May 27-31, 2024. See a list of home and other sales

A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week