Man accused of Deputy Weist murder assigned public defender
Daylon Richardson, the Granite City man accused of killing Knox County Deputy Nicholas Weist was in court on Monday.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive This Saturday!
The National Letter Carriers Association is hosting their 30th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this Saturday. The non-perishable food items collected locally, will benefit the FISH Food Pantry in Galesburg. Toni Ball of the Galesburg Post
Contract extension with First Student approved by Dist. #205 School Board
The School Board for Galesburg District 205 approved a two-year extension with First Student for transportation needs.
Garoutte, William “Tony” A.
William A. “Tony” Garoutte, age 65 of Gilson, Illinois died at 7:16 A.M. on Friday, May 6, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
Conard, Verna J.
Verna Jean Conard, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:14 am, Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, IL.
Reyburn, Oral “Gene” E.
Oral E. “Gene” Reyburn, 93, of Monmouth IL, passed away at 6:23 am, Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his home.
Chicago providing $500K to expand access to abortion
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago is providing $500,000 to increase access to abortion, particularly for poor people and people of color.
Longest-serving jurist Garman retires from state high court
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The longest-serving jurist in Illinois is stepping down. Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman announced Monday that she will retire, effective July 7.
Face-scanner Clearview agrees to limits in court settlement
CHICAGO (AP) – Facial recognition startup Clearview AI has agreed to restrict the use of its massive collection of face images to settle allegations that it collected people’s photos without their consent.
New Galesburg Public Library construction site gets burglarized
Galesburg Police are investigating a burglary at the new Galesburg Public Library construction site.