New attendance system for GJHS/Lombard students approved

Implementation of a new digital I.D.-based attendance system
Wright, Beth

Beth Ann (Chism) Wright, 83, of Galesburg, died at 11:25 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home surrounded by dear family and friends.
Pritzker ‘all in’ for Biden following visit to White House last week

Governor says he will speak as surrogate in Indiana, Ohio later this week
Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison

Sam McCann abruptly ended February trial in guilty plea for stealing campaign funds
Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions

Amid worker shortage, union says facility has seen a surge in violence
More Illinois corporations lay off workers in June
In June, nine Illinois companies announced a total of 1,017 jobs affected by mass layoffs. A policy analyst and economy expert says more and more people are relying on themselves for employment. A “mass layoff” under the
Transit heads again ask state for funding help, reject proposals for oversight reform

CHICAGO – It was standing room only in a downtown Chicago committee hearing Tuesday as activists, transit experts and lobbyists hung on the words of the region’s transit agency chiefs. Public transit has become an increasingly contentious
He turned Galesburg on with his smile. Remembering Rodney Blue

Son of former local standout track athlete and coach says his dad had “a positive impact on everyone, from kids, all the way to elders. He always wanted to give back.”
Slow down: Extra patrols from Galesburg Police will drive home that message

Speed patrols target I-74, US 150, and several local streets where accidents occur