Bustos talks Illinois National Guard troops being sent to U.S. and Illinois Capitols
17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos joined MSNBC Live on Sunday, January 17th ahead of this week’s Biden-Harris Inauguration.
Ponce, Ruben C.
Ruben C. Ponce, 84, of Galesburg, died peacefully at his son’s home at 2:32 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2021.
Vasquez, Lupe G.
Lupe G. Vasquez, 86, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021, at home with his family by his side.
Brown, James D. Sr.
Mr. James “Jim” Dallas Brown Sr. passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the age of 65, in Pickens, South Carolina due to the COVID19 virus. Unlike so many others, he was lucky enough to pass
Skallberg, Erma J.
Erma J. Skallberg, 92 of New Windsor, IL died Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Mercer Manor in Aledo.
Knox County and rest of Region 2 see lifting restrictions
Region 2 of Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Restore Illinois Plan, which includes Knox, Warren, and surrounding counties, will see loosened COVID-19 restrictions.
COVID vaccination rollout continues in Knox County
Knox County is moving on to Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout but this phase could take a while.
Illinois collects $62M in cannabis revenue for neighborhoods
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois has collected $62 million from legalized marijuana sales that are earmarked for helping minority businesses and neighborhood development, but the money hasn’t been spent yet.
4th victim dies after gunman’s attacks in Chicago, suburbs
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say a 61-year-old woman became the fourth person to die from a series of shootings this month by a Chicago gunman who was later killed in a police shootout.
Chicago museum launches audio series with Mexican artist
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago museum is kicking off a year-long series by a Mexican audio artist who’s been called one of the “living masters of political theater.”