Cluster of COVID cases makes ROWVA go remote

A cluster of cases in the ROWVA School District has forced classes back to a remote format.
Galesburg man arrested for variety of charges Saturday night after traffic stop

A Galesburg man was arrested on a variety of charges after a traffic stop Saturday night.
Westfall, Verna M.

Verna Mae Westfall, 90, of Toulon, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, March 13, 2021, 9:26 AM.
Hart, John R.

John “JR” Robert Hart, 80, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, March 14, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
U.S. 34 going back under construction starting Monday

Travelers between Monmouth and Galesburg who utilize U.S. 34 will see potential delays as construction to replace a bridge begins next week.
Woman with history of airliner stowaways arrested again
CHICAGO (AP) – A woman with a history of stowing away on airliners has been arrested for attempting to sneak onto a flight at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Chicago eyes April return to class for high school students
CHICAGO (AP) – Leaders with Chicago Public Schools say they’re eyeing an April reopening for high school students to return for limited in-person instruction.
Hospital admits improperly vaccinating Trump Tower workers
CHICAGO (AP) – An official of a hospital on Chicago’s West Side that largely serves Black and Latino people has admitted members of his staff improperly vaccinated Trump Tower workers.
Approval given to City of Monmouth for airport hangar construction, bids being sought
The City of Monmouth is seeking bidders for the construction of the hangar at the airport that burned down in October of 2019.


