Swanson votes no on Democrats ethics reform amendment

Republican State Rep. from Alpha Dan Swanson cast a no vote last week on a Democratic proposal to reform ethics in Illinois government.
Carl Sandburg College Going Strong With President Dr. Seamus Reilly

Carl Sandburg College is back to a somewhat normal existence. President Dr. Seamus Reilly likes what he sees currently as well as the future of our community college. He joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s
School’s In: ROWVA District 208

ROWVA District 208 is back in session like the other area districts. Administration, staff and students alike are happy to have a relatively normal start to the new year. Superintendent Joe Sornberger joined Tom Meredith on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about
Serious charges for Galesburg woman in possession of a stolen truck.

Galesburg Police, on the morning of Sunday, September 12th, responded to the 1100 block of North Henderson Street in regards to the overnight theft of a white Ford F250 pickup truck. The vehicle’s owner said he mistakenly
Blackman, Courtlyn L.

Courtlyn L. Blackman, 28, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:15 am, Sunday, September 12, 2021, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL
Saul, Rose A.

Mrs. Rose Anne Saul, 94, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:06 am, Monday, September 13, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family.
Howarter, Wallace E.

Wallace Eugene Howarter, 89, a longtime resident of Santa Maria, California, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021.
District #205 moving forward with selling Nielson Elementary School

The District 205 Board of Education approved a resolution to sell the Nielson Elementary School property in a sealed bid auction at Monday night’s meeting.
Judge temporary order allows Iowa schools to mandate masks
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of
2 nuclear plants saved in energy plan set to go to Pritzker
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Two Illinois nuclear plants would be saved from closure and carbon-emitting coal plants closed in the next quarter-century in a clean-energy package the Senate approved.
Militia leader gets 53 years in Minnesota mosque bombing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The leader of an Illinois anti-government militia group who authorities say masterminded the 2017 bombing of a Minnesota mosque has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for civil rights and hate