Capitol Briefs: Secretary of state enlists high schoolers to encourage organ donation
Pritzker, Commonwealth Edison tout electric vehicle infrastructure program
Major construction work almost complete at both Carl Sandburg College campuses
Construction work at both Galesburg and Carthage campuses
State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional
Limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs; both sides considering next steps
Officials shortage forces Galesburg to reschedule another home football game
Galesburg’s Western Big 6 Conference game against Quincy will now be played on Thursday, Oct. 3 at Van Dyke Field
Hickey, Donald
Donald Edward Hickey, 81, of Wataga died on September 3, 2024.
Nugent, Beverly
Beverly Lu Nugent, 73, of Las Vegas, formerly of Galesburg, died Tuesday, August 24, 2024, at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas.
Warren County property transfers for Aug. 26-30, 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
SNAP benefits a sticking point that is holding up the new Farm Bill
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP program, has been a major talking point when it comes to negotiating the new Farm Bill. Illinois is one of only six states where more than 15% of the population
Upcoming Madigan corruption trial sparks discussions about lobbying reform
Amidst an expected October trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, a legislator isn’t hopeful that meaningful ethics reforms will be passed. A recent news report details how former state Rep. Scott Drury’s testimony during the
Downstate group behind movement to break free from Cook County
Growing unrest over the policies coming out of Cook County is spurring talk among downstate counties of breaking free and forming a new state. Illinois Separation revealed that seven counties will vote on separating from Cook County