Galesburg Treat Street stretching over a week this year

Treat Street is back this year in Downtown Galesburg, although like many things in the era of COVID-19 it will be a little different this year.
Another 4 Knox County COVID deaths Thursday

Knox County and state health officials announced another 4 deaths of residents today that had tested positive for COVID-19.
Swanson, Sherrill L.

Sherrill L. Swanson, age 78, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 6:20 P.M. on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Methodist Medical Center, Unity Point, Peoria, Illinois.
Reynolds, Dan R.

Dan R. Reynolds, age 59, of Oneida, Illinois died at 5:10 P.M. on Monday, October 19, 2020, at his home in Oneida, Illinois surrounded by his family.
Arteaga, Derek M.

Derek M. Arteaga, 27, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:23 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at his home.
Wilson, Linda K.

Linda K. Wilson, 73, a resident of Knox County Nursing Home, formerly of Woodhull, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, IL.
Hall, William R.

William R. “Bill” Hall, 77, of Galesburg, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 11:55 AM, at Generations at Peoria.
Sergeant arrested after alleging police misconduct in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago police officer who made public allegations of misconduct in the death while in the custody of a Black criminal suspect has been arrested.
Illinois starts planning for COVID-19 vaccine as cases surge
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – As Illinois is battling a resurgence of the coronavirus, the governor is laying the groundwork for distributing a vaccine when it becomes available.
Authorities investigate fatal shooting of Black teen by cop
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – Illinois State Police are investigating after a suburban Chicago police officer fatally shot a Black teenager who was a passenger in a vehicle that rolled in reverse toward an officer.