Galesburg man dies after lying in street, being run over by teens

Illinois State Police say two Galesburg teenagers ran over a man in a car, who was lying in the street on Friday night, causing fatal injuries
Knoxville Treasurer passes away unexpectedly

Margaret “Peg” Bivens of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly last Wednesday but leaves behind a legacy of service to her community that is vast.
Warm NeighborsCool Friends Helps Moderate Income Families With Ameren Bills

The Energy Assistance Foundation’s “Warm Neighbors Cool Friends” program has been in existence since 1982. It’s designed to help moderate income families with their energy bill. Executive director Susan Sams joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on
Switzer, Pauline J.

Pauline J. Switzer, 88, of New Windsor, IL, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Chapman, Mary L.

Mary Louise Chapman, 91, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 11:30 PM, at Courtyard Estates of Knoxville.
Illinois reports 115 more COVID-19 deaths, 8,737 new cases
CHICAGO (AP) – State health officials are reporting that another 115 people have died in Illinois from COVID-19 while the state had another 8,737 confirmed or probable coronavirus cases.
Chicago officer stripped of his powers amid shooting probe
A Chicago police officer who was off duty when he shot a man in the hand during a confrontation has been stripped of his police powers while the incident is investigated.
50 years ago, constitution updated Illinois; can it do more?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – It was 50 years ago that Illinois voters approved a state constitution that was forward-looking and made government more efficient.
