Jenks, Elva
Elva Irene (Brown) Jenks, 95, of Monmouth, Illinois, died after a brief illness on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Legacy Estates of Monmouth.
Jones, Owen
Owen C. Jones, 86, of Abingdon, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.
Lott, Elizabeth
Elizabeth J. Lott, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, IL.
WIU starts Master’s Degree program in precision agriculture
University: Plenty of post-degree career opportunities available
Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services
As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state’s services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices’
Area politicians, candidates react to Biden withdrawal, Harris endorsement
Sorensen endorses Harris, McGraw claims Sorensen helped hide Biden’s alleged inability to lead
More Illinois Democrats – including Pritzker – endorse Harris for president
Governor, senators on board after not endorsing on Sunday
Painter, Marlene Clark
Marlene Clark Painter, 63, of Monmouth, IL, cherished Mother, loving Mee Mee, and Our Family Treasure, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL.
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because
Wehering, Glenn ‘Rich’
Glenn Richard “Rich” Wehering, age 86, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois.
Illinois Comptroller addresses the state’s pension challenges
The Illinois Comptroller says she is confident that the condition of Illinois’ pension system is headed in the right direction. The state’s unfunded pension liabilities have been a sore thumb for decades. The Commission of Government Forecasting
Chicago ranks as one of most stressed cities in country
With the city of Chicago ranking as one of the most stressful places to live in the country in a new WalletHub survey, Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says there’s a good reason why so many area