Galesburg man arrested last week for attempting to steal TVs

On Wednesday, December 23rd, Galesburg Police were dispatched to Walmart for a retail theft in progress.
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Olivas, Rene

Rene Olivas, 61, of Galesburg, died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at home.
DeWeese, Rhonda J.

Rhonda J. DeWeese, 55, died December 23, 2020, in her apartment on Pearl St. in Galesburg. Rhonda lived most of her life in Galesburg, except for three years in Peoria.
Knox County unemployment remains steady as difficult year for job market winds down

The Knox County Unemployment rate was 6.1 percent for the month of November.
Man charged in Illinois bowling alley shooting that killed 3
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a U.S. Army special forces sergeant based in Florida has been charged in the deaths of three people and the wounding of three more in an apparently random shooting at an
Illinois reports 104 new COVID-19 deaths, total now 15,969
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois public health officials are reporting 3,767 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in the state.
Woman dies in Illinois house fire
GENESEO, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a woman was found dead in a burning house in Illinois on Christmas.

