Benham, Kenneth

Kenneth Wayne Benham. 80, died Tuesday April 22, 2025, at his home in Wataga, Illinois.
Gross, Michael

Michael F. Gross, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly Monday, April 21, 2025, in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won’t seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026

“The decision of whether to run has not been easy,” Durbin said in a video posted to X.
Illinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products after Trump’s funding freeze

Legislators seek to bolster local farms by purchasing their wares with state dollars
Douglas, Carol

Carol J. Douglas, 87, of Rock Island, formerly of Monmouth, died April 12, 2025.
Wilson, Carroll D.

Carroll D. Wilson, 94, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 10:11 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2025, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.
New Galesburg complex offers modern laundry and extra-tall touchless car wash

Laundry Lounge and Precision Car Wash on North Henderson Street opens in four months with top equipment and family amenities