Galesburg man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for 6th ‘meth’ conviction
A Galesburg man was sentenced to 20-years in federal prison on Tuesday on charges of possession with intent to distribute ice meth and possessing a firearm as a felon.
Over 160 grams of cannabis found during traffic stop
Around 6:30pm on Friday, March 25th, Galesburg Police observed a sedan run a stop sign at the intersection of West Fremont and North Academy Streets.
Galesburg man helps a friend pack – then robs her
Galesburg Police last Friday afternoon (March 25th) responded to a report of a burglary in the 500 block of Lincoln Street.
Prairie Players Civic Theater Presents “Harvey”
Prairie Players Civic Theater presents “Harvey” after a two year delay. Director Kim Wakefield Bullis and cast member Emily Martinez joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning News”. https://www.wgil.galesburg.info/audio/03-31-22-Kim.mp3
Dunham, Kandi J.
Kandi J. Dunham, 51, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:12 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Williams, Bryan L.
Bryan L. Williams, 62, of Gilson, passed away with his family at his side, on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 11:15 PM at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Frank, William D.
William “Willy” Daniel Frank, 41, of Abingdon, passed away at 3:53 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Klapp, Edward L.
Edward Lee Klapp, 69, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on March 24, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
Rambo, Raymond L.
Raymond Lee “Ray” Rambo, 86, of Galesburg, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, March 29, 2022, at Kewanee Care Home, Kewanee, IL.
Smith, Timothy W.
Timothy Wilbur Smith, 76, of Galesburg, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at his home.
Mistrial in Illinois crash that killed pregnant mom, 3 kids
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – A judge declared a mistrial in the case of an Illinois man charged in a 2017 crash that killed a pregnant woman and her three sons after jurors told him that they were
Judge dismisses suit to block construction of Obama Center
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent the construction of the Obama Presidential Center in a park on Chicago’s South Side.
Man charged with attempted murder after Chicago cops injured
CHICAGO (AP) – Police say a man faces attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting a Chicago police officer during an exchange of gunfire and injuring a second officer by pinning him between two vehicles.
Ramey sentenced to 65 years for first degree murder
A Galesburg woman was sentenced yesterday to 65 years in the Department of Corrections for murder.
Carl Sandburg College approves purchase of criminal justice VR simulator system
Carl Sandburg College’s Criminal Justice Program will soon utilize a simulator to give students experiences in sceneries that law enforcement officials may encounter.