Forum for state legislative candidates Oct. 18 at Galesburg Public Library

Area residents will get a chance to hear from two state representative candidates and one state senate candidate at a forum starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E Simmons St.
Two construction workers struck and killed by vehicle on US 34 near Burlington

Two construction workers were killed in a single-vehicle accident that temporarily shut down Great River Bridge on US 34 near Burlington around 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. According to Illinois State Police, two construction workers from a Burlington,
Late Dr. Kandy Sayrs leaves $100k for Sandburg dental students

The late longtime Galesburg dentist Kandy Sayrs is creating opportunities for the next generation of dental professionals, even after her passing.
CASA Lip Sync Battle Coming In November!

CASA of West Central Illinois is hosting their annual “Lip Sync Battle” on November 10 at the Knights of Columbus. Executive director Kelly Corbin joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about
GPD conducts traffic stop on SUV just as stolen vehicle report comes through dispatch

Galesburg Police early Saturday afternoon, October 16th, initiated a traffic stop on an SUV that failed to stop at the intersection of East Knox and South Pearl Street.
A disturbing trend of motor vehicle burglaries continue

Galesburg Police on Sunday morning, October 16th, responded to the 400 block of Clark Street for a reported burglary to a motor vehicle.
Carlson, Rex E. A.

Rex E. A. Carlson, 58, of Wataga, Illinois died peacefully at home with his family by his side at 4:23 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2022.
Falline, Joyce E.

Joyce Elaine Falline, age 90, of Woodhull, Illinois passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the Hillcrest Home in rural Geneseo, Illinois. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 19, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the
Council approves $1M pledge towards National Railroad Hall of Fame, audit of city revenues and expenses

Galesburg City Council on Monday unanimously approved a few big ticket items with little conversation.
Chicago woman, 87, found dead in wheelchair after assault
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say an 87-year-old Chicago woman who was found dead in her apartment at a senior living complex died following an assault.
Postal worker holdup leads to muscle car theft ring arrests
DETROIT (AP) – Cloned key fobs, high-powered Hellcats and thieves daring police and risking arrest are part of a trend in which vehicles are being stolen from factory lots and dealer showrooms only to be later sold
Radioactive waste found at Missouri elementary school
FLORISSANT, Mo. (AP) – Environmental investigation consultants have found significant radioactive contamination at an elementary school in suburban St. Louis where nuclear weapons were produced during World War II.
Galesburg man arrested after stabbing another man

Just before midnight last Tuesday, October 11th, Galesburg Police responded to the 800 block of Mulberry Street for a report of a male subject stabbing another male subject.