Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024

CHICAGO – Illinois delegates to the Democratic National Convention focused their attention Tuesday on reproductive rights, which some leaders say could eclipse the economy as a defining issue of the 2024 election campaign. “We want to be
Galesburg keeping its KFCs amid chicken chain closing restaurants across Illinois

Two Galesburg locations to remain open while all locations in Peoria abruptly close
Cameron, Anthony

Anthony Lamont Cameron of Knoxville died August 9, 2024.
‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools

Legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law this month bans physical punishment in private schools while reiterating a prohibition on the practice in public schools implemented 30 years ago
Campbell, Greg

Greg Edward Campbell, 68, of Little York, IL, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at OSF Holy Family in Monmouth, Illinois.
Galesburg aldermen approve raise for city clerk; mayor, Council member salaries remain steady

Council elects to bypass first reading and decide the issue Monday
UPDATE: Victim in fatal rural Galva crash identified

No details released on crash itself
Police: Convicted felon had 15 guns on him when arrested

Wepons seized after a Friday night shooting
You can give input on Galesburg’s Cooke Park Tuesday night. Here’s how

The city is building a park near the former Cooke Elementary School
Candidates for next April’s local elections can pick up paperwork now

Municipal positions up for election in April, 2025
As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’

CHICAGO – In announcing Chicago would host of the 2024 Democratic National Convention more than a year ago, national party leaders referred to Illinois as a key part of the “blue wall” of Midwestern states crucial to
Illinois Democrats: Biden like FDR and Carter, to be more active after stepping aside
The mantra on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Illinois Democratic party leaders was “when we fight, we win.” Monday evening’s speeches included President Joe Biden seemingly handing the torch to Kamala
Protesters get police, Democratic officials’ attention during DNC in Chicago
Protesters clashed with police on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention Monday with more demonstrations expected. During a security briefing as the day’s activities were getting underway, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Chicago is ready. “The
Chicago’s mayor touted his city on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
On the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed convention guests by saying that Chicago is the greatest city in the world. “This city of hard work and caring people
Developers eye residential/commercial mix in historic downtown Galesburg building. Here’s their vision

Project could create 10-14 residential units on the upper two floors, and one to four commercial tenants on the ground floor at 292 E. Simmons St.
Warren County property transfers for Aug. 12-16, 2024. See a list of home and other sales

A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week