Michelle Kim On Cherry Street Closure

Cherry Street Restaurant and Bar closed it’s doors for the final Saturday night. The decision was not an easy for the proprietor Michelle Kim. The obvious cause was the coronovirus pandemic and people not frequenting as
United District 304 Update

United District 304 started the year with a hybrid approach like many other districts. Although there have been a few glitches, things are going as well as possible with students now in 4 days per week.
Smith-Esters announces candidacy for Galesburg’s mayor

While the nation is still a few weeks away from the presidential election, some have already set their sights on the local elections next year.
Yokem, James W.

James W. Yokem, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2020, at the Roseville Nursing Home. He was born on August 7, 1929, at Pleasant Hill IL to Sol and Mabel (Cordevant) Yokem.
McCarl, M. Maxine

M. Maxine McCarl, 99, of Galesburg, Illinois died 5:01 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.
Lockhart, Bonnie S.
Bonnie S. Lockhart, 77, of Monmouth, formerly of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 12:34 a.m., Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.
Hutson, Jerry L.

Jerry L. Hutson, 80, of Avon, died on Friday, October 16, 2020, 3:45 PM, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Gray, Connie M.

Connie M. Gray, 82 of Galesburg and formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020, at the Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Galesburg.
Cratty, Karen D.
Karen D. Cratty, 65, of Galesburg, died at 7:08 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2020, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Brown, Bonnie J.

Bonnie J. Brown, 97, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at 9:15 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020, at home.
Earnst, Russell R.

Russell R. Earnst, 64, of Galesburg, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 5:43 AM, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.
Singapore man granted asylum in US faces child porn charges
CHICAGO (AP) – A blogger from Singapore who was granted asylum to stay in the U.S. faces child pornography charges.
Baby born after pregnant mom fatally shot dies 4 days later
CHICAGO (AP) – A newborn boy delivered after his mother was fatally shot last week in Chicago has died.
Illinois Gov says Trump partly to blame for COVID-19 spike
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump and his allies in Illinois are partly to blame for the surge in coronavirus cases in the state.