Future of Galesburg football coach remains in question following special meeting. Issue could be resolved Monday

Coach and school safety officer has been on paid leave since he was arrested on charges of domestic battery
Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget

Illinois’ largest-ever spending plan increases education, human services, infrastructure funding
Whiteman, Dean E.

Dean Edward Whiteman, known affectionately as Dino, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Dayton, Nevada, at the age of 77.
Cook, Rodger E.

Rodger E. Cook, 96, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Legacy Estates in Monmouth.
Baatz, Joann

Joann Olomon Baatz, 85, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died on April 7, 2024.
Super Streaks: Meet the Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Induction ceremony is Saturday, Nov. 30.
“No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk

At 9 years old, L.J. started missing school. His parents said they would homeschool him. It took two years — during which he was beaten and denied food — for anyone to notice he wasn’t learning.
Bill allows Illinois local government to get loans from state climate bank
A measure ready to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker would allow local governments to apply for loans through the Illinois Finance Authority Climate Bank in an effort to expand so-called “green energy” infrastructure across Illinois. State
Illinois consumers may have to ‘swipe twice’ when paying with card
Revenue measure prohibits card processing fee on sales taxes, gratuity