Galesburg Council narrowly votes to further explore acquiring Churchill Junior High

Galesburg Aldermen voted 4-3 to direct city staff to meet with District 205 representatives to further discuss the city’s acquisition of Churchill Junior High.
Galesburg man arrested after battering two children

Galesburg Police on Monday, March 14th responded to a residence in the 1300 block of North Henderson Street for reports of a domestic battery.
Peoria woman arrested after Walmart employee finds unattended child in a car.

Last Wednesday, March 16th Galesburg Police were dispatched to Walmart for a well-being check.
Ripka, Richard W.

Richard Warren “Rich” Ripka, 78, of Galesburg, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at home.
Ryner, Sophie T.

Sophie Therese (Godsil) Ryner, 92, of Galesburg, died peacefully, Friday, March 18, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Smith, Christopher W.

Christopher W. “Chris” Smith, 72, of Stronghurst, IL, passed away at 8:45 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Allen, Wayne T.

Mr. Wayne T. Allen, 84, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 5:33 pm Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 5:33 p.m., in his home.
Wallets, IDs but no survivors found in China Eastern crash
GUANGZHOU, China (AP) – Mud-stained wallets and bank cards are among personal effects found on a mountainside where 132 lives were presumed lost when a China Eastern plane inexplicably fell from the sky and burst into a
Illinois Democrats’ plan seeks to divest from Russian debt
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Democrats who control the state Capitol are urging members of the General Assembly to approve sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Galesburg man wanted for battery after striking another man with a brick.

Galesburg Police last Monday, March 14th responded to the 600 block of Day Street in response to a report of battery.