Local middle schools team up to feed the community
A partnership/competition between Churchill Junior High and Lombard Middle School is working to drive hunger out of Galesburg. Organized by the schools’ student councils, the combined total of cans collected between the dueling schools was somewhere in
Congress-approved $1.1 trillion spending bill benefits area
Despite some reservations, President Barack Obama applauded Congress today for passing a $1.1 trillion spending bill. In a statement issued by 17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, the East Moline Democrat said the legislation “makes significant investments in
Family of firefighter killed in fall sues building owner
CHICAGO (AP) — The family of a Chicago firefighter who died when he fell down a warehouse elevator shaft has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the building’s owner. Julie Capuano is firefighter Daniel Capuano’s wife. She
Alton looks to add riverfront RV park near concert venue
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — City leaders in Alton want to build a municipal recreational vehicle park near an outdoor concert venue on the banks of the Mississippi River. The (Alton) Telegraph reports that the proposed park near
Illinois-Chicago to study violence impact on young black men
CHICAGO (AP) — Researchers at the University of Illinois-Chicago plan to spend three years studying the experiences of young black men who survive violence. The university said in a news release Thursday that it plans to interview
New head of Illinois prosecutors group targets encryption
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The new president of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association says he wants to shine a spotlight on issues including the encryption of data on smartphones. St. Clair County State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly tells
Christmas toy giveaway back on after Belleville break-in
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A Christmas toy giveaway that was scrapped after a Belleville church burglary is back on thanks to a flurry of donations following the break-in. The Belleville News-Democrat reports that volunteers at Law &
Springfield students give clothing to Syrian refugees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Students at the University of Illinois Springfield are collecting clothing to donate to refugees fleeing war-torn Syria. The (Springfield) State Journal Register reports that groups including the Muslim Student Organization and the International
Southeastern Container laying off workers at Effingham plant
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (AP) — State officials say Southeastern Container Inc. is laying off its employees in anticipation of closing the Effingham plant. Based on Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity records, the (Effingham) Daily News reports the
Kohl’s development revamped
Though plans have been altered from the original design, the City of Galesburg could be getting a Kohl’s department store after all. City Council documents indicate Kohl’s has asked the city to consider an amended Economic Development
The force is strong with Galesburg movie goers
Last night was the much anticipated release of the seventh installment in the Star Wars franchise. Some Galesburg movie goers were lined up six hours in advance despite having bought tickets when presale began months ago. Mark
GPD distributes donor dollars to area residents
Tis’ the season to give. That’s essentially what Galesburg Police Chief David Christensen says is the purpose behind a department-wide initiative to gift area residents with $100 bills. Since December 9th, officers have been handing out cash
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball @ Quincy Blue Devils
The GHS Silver Streaks Girls beat the Quincy Blue Devils tonight(12/17) 60-34. The Streaks started early with a 9-2 lead and continued to lead for the rest of the game. This win makes the Streaks 11-0