OSHA investigates worker’s death at Sterling Steel

STERLING, Ill. (AP) – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a 46-year-old Illinois man who was found earlier this week at a steel company after likely falling from a silo taller than

Court: Guard who unshackled inmate has lawsuit immunity

CHICAGO (AP) – An appellate court has overturned a lower court and found a correctional officer who unshackled an inmate at a suburban Chicago hospital can’t be sued by two patients who alleged an ensuing hostage situation

Sandburg partners with River Bend Food Pantry

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With help from the Carl Sandburg College Foundation Office and River Bend Food Pantry in Davenport, Sandburg has expanded its food pantry service available to students and employees.

Edwards, Peggy L.

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Mrs. Peggy L. Edwards, 66, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away peacefully at 6:52 pm Friday, September 20, 2019, at Marigold Health Care Center.

Maxey, George Robert

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George Robert Maxey, 88, of Galesburg, died at 9:10 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2019, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Pieper, Charles E.

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Charles E. Pieper, 68 of rural Gilson, passed away at 3:25 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2019, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

Prior, Thomas F. “Tom”

Thomas F. “Tom” Prior, 79 of rural London Mills and formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2019, at his home.