Vega, Rachel
Rachel D. Vega, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at her home with her children by her side at 1:25 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Peak Jr., Edward
Edward Lee “Eddie” Peak Jr., 63, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Abingdon, Illinois died 1:28 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Oldorf Hospice House, Cedar Rapids.
Local lawmaker says state Office of Early Childhood is necessary
Governor JB Pritzker signed “Office of Early Childhood” legislation Tuesday
Morrison, Jestin ‘Jesse’
Jestin L. R. “Jesse” Morrison, 35, of Galesburg, Illinois, died suddenly at 12:30 a.m. June 22, 2024, at his home.
Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’
Judge urged to toss suit after staffers sued speaker last month
Advocates say SCOTUS ruling paves way for law ensuring abusers have guns confiscated
Urge passage of ‘Karina’s Bill’ when lawmakers return in the fall
State highway shootings decline as critics sue over ‘dragnet surveillance’
Same group that successfully blocked election ‘slating’ law takes aim at highway cameras
Alleged hazing offenders can’t use victims’ consent as defense if Pritzker signs bill
Not everyone was on board with a measure now on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk that seeks to limit the kind of defense accused offenders can use when charged with the misdemeanor of hazing. Illinois Senate Bill
Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings could impact Illinois gun laws
Recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court impacting firearms has those in Illinois’ gun control debate declaring their sides are bolstered. In the case Garland v. Cargill, the majority opinion said federal government agencies cannot create laws through rulemaking,
Lawmaker fears illegal immigrants can take CNA exams, get jobs if Pritzker signs bill
A bill that had bipartisan support and is on the governor’s desk would remove eligibility requirements for individuals seeking to take a nursing assistant certification exam in Spanish. House Bill 5218 requires the Illinois Department of Public
Illinois trade company: Consumers will pay more for Biden’s tariffs on Chinese goods
An industry expert says, in the end, consumers will pay more as a result of Chinese tariffs put in place by the Biden administration. The Biden administration recently announced a variety of new tariffs on Chinese imports
Pickled at the Park: Pickleball tourney set for Knoxville
Event will be played on new pickleball courts at James Knox Park in Knoxville
Home of slow-cooked BBQ and homemade sides: Smokin’ Willies reopens in downtown Galesburg
The restaurant will introduce an expanded menu once it settles into the new location
Winners of “Big Bang BOOM” VIP Tickets!
WGIL and DD Homes congratulate our final winners of Big Bang BOOM VIP tickets: FRANCES LIVINGSTON of Wataga BRAD VAN UNNIK of Galesburg TYLER LEE of Galesburg They were drawn at random this morning from all who