Illinois Democrats pick Welch for House speaker; Madigan out
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois House Democrats have thrown their support behind a Black legislator to take over as speaker, backing Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch to lead the chamber as Michael Madigan stepped aside from the job
Knox County Sheriff David Clague On Illinois Police Reform Bill
The Illinois senate passed the highly controversial HB3653 just before 5:00 this morning and it now goes to the house for consideration. The bill deals with police reform and will affect law enforcement and prosecutors in
Davis, Albert F.
Albert Franklin Davis, the son of Lolis (Payton) Knight and James (Jernigan) Davis was born in Tuskeegee, Alabama on December 20, 1955. After a long-suffering illness, he passed this life on January 7, 2021. The Lord lovingly
Lufkin, Terry L.
Terry L. Lufkin, 72, San Angelo, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 1:27 PM at Shannon Medical Center, San Angelo.
Galesburg Art Commission wants help naming mural
The Galesburg Public Art Commission is inviting kids 12 and under to come up with a name for a downtown mural.
State announces new business interruption grant recipients
$275 million in business interruption grants were announced last week with about $1.6 million of that going to Galesburg businesses, according to a release from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger says he’ll vote to impeach
Chicago (AP) – Illinois Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger says he will join House Democrats and vote to impeach President Donald Trump.
Illinois man accused of threatening inauguration violence
CHICAGO (AP) – Prosecutors say a suburban Chicago man has been arrested on a federal charge that he threatened to take the lives of President-elect Joseph Biden and other Democrats at the upcoming inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Illinois’ top doc gets COVID-19 shot at Chicago area clinic
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ top doctor has received a COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic in suburban Chicago.
Lim’s Ice Cream re-opens, Danny Lim talks about taking over his parents shop on Henderson St.
Lim’s Ice Cream is back in business! The long-time Henderson St. stapled closed in May after the passing of Salomon Lim who owned the shop with his wife No, all the way back to 1988 when it