Sandburg — minus Carl — introduces new Chargers athletics logo

New logo retains college’s navy blue and deep red colors, and takes on simplified version of previous logo
One dead after rural Galva crash

One person of “multiple” who needed medical help died at a Peoria hospital
Sward, James R.

James R. “Jim” Sward, 81, of Galesburg, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Archer, Patricia

Patricia Kay Archer, 80, of Wataga, died at home Sunday, August 18, 2024.
‘Democrats deliver’ message expected at DNC as GOP says reality to creep back in
Monday begins the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and leaders from both parties in Illinois are outlining how they see the major event impacting taxpayers. Just as with the Republican National Convention last month in Milwaukee, the
Illinois’ AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending
Financial trade groups sue Illinois over swipe fee law
A coalition of banking and credit union associations is going after the state of Illinois regarding a new law affecting interchange fees. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act doesn’t ban or restrict credit card swipe fees, but it
Monmouth College’s new president welcomes new students to campus

New Monmouth College students were welcomed into their new academic community on Saturday by another newcomer; Monmouth College President Patricia Draves. Draves gave her first matriculation address at the college’s President after having previously been in the
Galesburg to consider salaries of city elected officials. Will they get raises?

Salaries will be determined for mayor, aldermen and city clerk