GHS Construction Project Fast, Furious And On Time

The construction work continues in multiple locations at Galesburg High School. Even with a busy schedule, the project is currently running on time. Galesburg District 205 superintendent Dr. John Asplund joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on
Three juveniles, one adult arrested in Alexis arson fire

Three juveniles and one adult from Galesburg were arrested in Mercer County Tuesday related to an arson fire.
Peoria man arrested on slew of charges after driving through a field near Cactus Country.

On Sunday, April 18th around midnight, Galesburg Police responded to the 3000 block of West Main Street for reports of a drunken driver who had driven through a field and the backyard of a home behind Cactus
Stoller’s bill allows small businesses to deduct high state and local taxes from federal returns

In supporting a bill to let small businesses deduct from federal income taxes some state and local taxes, there’s bipartisan recognition of Illinois’ high tax burden.
Vazzano, Frank J.

Frank J. Vazzano, 74, passed away after a 4-year battle with cancer and he wasn’t happy about it.
Ruhl, Laura S.

Laura S. Ruhl, 67, of Galesburg, passed away unexpectedly at 5:32 a.m. Sunday, April 18, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Burand, Rose M.

Rose Mary Burand, 83, of Galesburg, died Friday, April 16, 2021, at Richard L. Owens Hospice House, Peoria.
Cropp, Raymond E. II

Raymond Ellis Cropp, II, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021.
Rigg, Launn M.
Luann M. Rigg, 64, a longtime resident of Galesburg, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, 8:51 PM at Genesis Illini Medical Center, Silvis.
Monmouth Council approves Airport Hangar bids

The Monmouth City Council on Monday approved a bid for the reconstruction of the airport hangar that burned down in 2019.
‘Sliver of hope.’ Relief, caution as America absorbs verdict
NEW YORK (AP) – A sense of relief is palpable across the United States after a jury found former Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in killing George Floyd.
Despite growing chorus, DOJ is limited in police probes
CHICAGO (AP) – Calls have grown for federal investigations into police killings across the nation since President Joe Biden took office and said he believes racial disparities in policing must change.