74th District State Representative Dan Swanson Retains Seat

State Representative Dan Swanson was elected to a 3rd term in the 74th District. Swanson won his first race after long time representative Don Moffitt retired. Swanson joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning
Dan Swanson wins third term as 74th District Representative

74th District State Representative Dan Swanson said looking at the results from Galesburg and Knox County from last night’s election was “very humbling.”
Drifill, Anita C.

Anita C. Driffill, 80, of rural Galesburg, died at 6:50 p.m. October 28, 2020, at home.
Hankins, Thomas L.

Thomas Lee Hankins, Jr., 56, of Wataga, died peacefully at home with his family by his side.
Walker, Frank E.

Frank E. Walker, 82, of Knoxville, passed away at home on Thursday, October 22, 2020, 2:47 PM, surrounded by his family.
Bollman, Thomas W.

Thomas W. Bollman, 81, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 2:35 pm Friday, October 30, 2020, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
Virus hospitalizations surge as pandemic shadows US election
(AP) – The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is reaching record highs in several U.S. states, as Americans vote for their next president under the shadow of a resurging pandemic.
FBI investigates robocalls warning voters to ‘stay home’
TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan (AP) – Voters across the U.S. received anonymous robocalls in the lead up to Election Day urging them to “stay safe and stay home” – an ominous warning that election officials say could be
Reward up to $20,000 in death of East Chicago 8-year-old
EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) – The reward for information leading to an arrest in the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old Indiana girl has climbed to $20,000.
Bustos declares victory after nail biter in Illinois’ 17th

Rep. Cheri Bustos was in the fight of her political life but seems to have secured another term in the U.S. Congress.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride not retained by voters

Justice Thomas Kilbride was first elected to Illinois’ Supreme Court by voters in the 3rd Judicial District in 2000. His two-decade tenure on the court will end as voters rejected his retention on Tuesday night.