Senators OK internet privacy safeguard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois senators have narrowly approved legislation to give individuals the right to find out what information online companies collect on them.

Chicago mom who bought guns stolen from train sentenced

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has called gun trafficking “the biggest public safety issue” in Chicago as he sentenced a 53-year-old Post Office worker to 24 days in prison and three years’ probation for buying three guns

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday!

Get some free comic books this weekend with the 8th annual Free Comic Book Day at Stone Alley Books & Collectibles/For the Win in downtown Galesburg!  Stone Alley owner Ben Stomberg talks about it with Will Stevenson

Convention and Visitors Bureau working on strategic plan

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The Galesburg-Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is working on a strategic plan that could result in a new marketing effort for local tourism.  Will Stevenson talks about the strategic plan with Bill Morris on Galesburg’s Evening News.

Bustos votes against ACA repeal bill

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The bill that would repeal and replace President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act has passed the U.S. House, but not with the support of our area’s local congresswoman.