Heart & Soul sparks community interest
“Galesburg Heart & Soul… and so we begin.” Those words were on the last slide of a presentation held last night in the Orpheum Theatre. More than 200 people showed up to hear the findings of several
Local musician performs a different kind of Civil War reenactment
Her debut performance was at Lombard Junior High. 45 years later Gail Masinda once again held a solo organ concert in her hometown, last night at Central Congregational Church where she now acts as Director of Music.
Heart & Soul sparks community interest
“Galesburg Heart & Soul… and so we begin.” Those words were on the last slide of a presentation held last night in the Orpheum Theatre.
Federal officials to review restaurants for ADA compliance
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they’re reviewing restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs to ensure they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Zachary Fardon is U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. In a
Chicago-area man sentenced in drugs-for-guns scheme
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a suburban Chicago man to 16 years behind bars for putting dozens of guns in the hands of known street-gang members. Prosecutors say 36-year-old Walter Freeman of Lisle often
Pinched by budget woes, Peoria goes after unpaid tickets
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Pinched by shrinking budgets, the city of Peoria is getting tough when it comes to collecting unpaid parking tickets. City Treasurer Patrick Nichting is putting scofflaws on notice that authorities will garnish their
All Belleville students to get Google Chromebooks
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The Belleville School Board has approved purchasing Google Chromebooks for second-graders and younger. District 118 students in third through eighth grades have had the laptops. The (Belleville) News-Democrat reports the school board approved
Consumer warning: Phone scammers posing as IRS officials
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois residents are being warned about a phone scam in which con artists pose as IRS officials demanding unpaid taxes. Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office issued a warning Wednesday. She’s seen an increase in
Teen accused of DUI in fatal crash pleads not guilty
BENTON, Ill. (AP) — A 17-year-old in southern Illinois has pleaded not guilty to aggravated DUI in a crash that killed another teenager. The Southern newspaper in Carbondale reports that Benton High School student Clay Kelley entered
Illinois levee district chief resigns ahead of removal vote
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A southwestern Illinois levee district president has resigned ahead of a vote to remove him from office. Metro East Sanitary District president Andy Economy faced removal on ethical concerns amid allegations that he
Alton school board, teachers approve 2-year contract
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — The school board in the Mississippi River city of Alton has approved a two-year contract with teachers, ending concerns about a possible strike. The (Alton) Telegraph reports the school board approved the agreement
Rauner touts labor agreements covering 500 workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office has reached four-year labor agreements with 11 unions and has criticized one of the larger state-employee unions for not doing the same. A spokeswoman for the Republican says the
Santa inbound for Sunday Christmas Parade
The annual Christmas Parade is set for this Sunday in downtown Galesburg and locals are anticipating yet another daring Santa rescue. Galesburg Business Association President Dennis Case tries to explain to WGIL why Santa Claus keeps getting
Knox County Chief Public Defender announces bid for circuit judge
David Hansen has formally announced his candidacy for a Ninth Judicial Circuit judge vacancy created by last month’s retirement of Chief Judge James B. Stewart. Hansen intends to place his name on the Democratic ballot for next
Open house lauds renovated Amtrak depot, Galesburg Transit facility
Architects and local officials met this morning to present to the community more than $5.5 million in city improvements at the renovated Amtrak station and the newly built Transit Maintenance Facility. Among the 50 some people gathered
2016 Knox County Budget ready for approval
After shuffling funds a budget is on it’s way to being finalized. The Knox County Finance Committee will send next year’s budget to be approved by the full board in their meeting next week. A November 31st
Cuban professor looking to link Illinois to Havana
Carl Sandburg College President Dr. Lori Sundberg made a trip to Cuba in which she heard a speaker that shattered several misconceptions she had about Cuba. That speaker, Dr. Mario Masvidal, spoke at Carl Sandburg yesterday and
Livestock Truck Rolls on I-74
Illinois State Police have reported that a livestock truck has overturned on I-74 near the Interstate 280 West ramp. Authorities responded to the scene around 9:25 a.m. this morning. The semi-truck hauling pigs rolled off I-74 East
Local musician performs a different kind of Civil War reenactment
Her debut performance was at Lombard Junior High. 45 years later Gail Masinda once again held a solo organ concert in her hometown, last night at Central Congregational Church where she now acts as Director of Music.
Heart & Soul sparks community interest
“Galesburg Heart & Soul… and so we begin.” Those words were on the last slide of a presentation held last night in the Orpheum Theatre. More than 200 people showed up to hear the findings of several