Monmouth Council appears open to recreational marijuana dispensary

Monmouth could get their own recreational marijuana dispensary if the city council approves a pair of ordinances in the future.
Galesburg Police save colleague’s life during a heart attack

Mayor Peter Schwartzman presented the Life-Saving Award to Galesburg Police Lt. Steffanie Cromien, Lt. Jason Shaw and Officer Dan Williams before Monday’s City Council after their actions saved the life of a fellow officer last week.
Couple arrested for fighting at Baymont Hotel; Man arrested for fighting a relative at Quality Inn

Tuesday, October 26th, around 1:30 in the morning, Galesburg Police were dispatched to the 2200 block of Washington Street – Galesburg’s Baymont Hotel for a battery in progress.
Galesburg Council talks about dissolving TIF District 1

Galesburg City Council had a discussion on dissolving TIF District 1 on Monday, November 1st.
Jesse Jackson hospitalized after fall at Howard University
CHICAGO (AP) – The Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized Monday in Washington D.C., after falling and hitting his head while helping Howard University students who are protesting living conditions on campus.
Rittenhouse trial goes to opening statements after jury set
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) – The homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse headed toward opening statements Tuesday after a jury was seated in just a day despite the polarizing nature of the case.
Illinois governor calls gun violence a public health crisis
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has declared gun violence a public health crisis and says $250 million in state and federal money will be directed toward the issue over three years.
Setward, Linda G.

Linda G. Steward, 66, of Alpha, IL passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at home, after a courageous battle with cancer.
England, Rose
Rose England, age 77, of rural Oneida, Illinois died at 8:25 A.M. on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Unity Point, Methodist, Peoria, Illinois.