Skate Palace open and rolling; Hear owner rink’s owner talk about plans for future
The Skate Palace in Galesburg reopened this month at 1855 E. Knox St. under the ownership of Michael Spinks. Owner Michael Spinks joined Galesburg’s Evening News on WGIL Tuesday to talk about the support he’s gotten in
Morning Amtrak service to resume between Galesburg and Chicago
Amtrak will resume morning train service between Quincy and Chicago — with stops in Galesburg — on Monday.
District 205 January personnel report: Who is coming, going within Galesburg schools?
Personnel moves approved by the District 205 Board of Education at the Jan. 9, 2023, meeting
From kids art activities to live jazz: Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week
Here are five things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Johnson, Marilyn C.
Marilyn Christina Johnson, 89, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Alexis, IL, passed away at 3:55 a.m. Sunday, January 8, 2023, in the Allure of Lake Storey Nursing Home, Galesburg.
Podeszwa, Richard D.
Richard ‘Dick’ Donald Podeszwa, 87, of Galesburg, died at 9:04 am, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by loved ones.
Fox, Bonnie S.
Bonnie S. Fox, 75, of Oquawka, IL, passed away at 11:23 a.m., Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Chism, Rita K.
Rita Kay (Cottom) Chism, age 74 of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:10 P.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at OSF Saint Frances Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
Rigg, Aurora
Aurora Rigg, 98, of Galesburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 3:50 AM at Promedica Skilled Nursing Facility, Galesburg.
Ill. Senate OKs gun ban, House Democrats agree with changes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Senate has approved a ban on semiautomatic weapons.
Iowa’s largest city cancels classes due to cyber attack
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa’s largest school district has canceled classes for Tuesday after determining there had been a cyber attack on its technology network.
Owner of facility where 3 women died agrees to $16M payout
CHICAGO (AP) – The owner-operators of a senior living facility on Chicago’s North Side where three women were found dead amid high heat last May have reached a $16 million settlement with the women’s families.
Multibillionaire Pritzker takes 2nd oath as Illinois Gov
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A multibillionaire Democrat whose actions in the past year have suggested a possible interest in running for president has been sworn in as Illinois governor for the second time.
John Deere, farm group reach deal on fixing equipment
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) – Equipment manufacturer John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation have signed an agreement that ensures farmers and ranchers have the right to repair their own farm equipment.
$1.1B Mega Millions prize also can be winner for retailers
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – An estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawing has people lined up at convenience stores across the country to buy tickets.
Body found along Chicago shoreline identified as Indiana man
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say a body discovered Sunday along Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline has been identified as that of a Gary, Indiana man.
Galesburg Police Department swears in 8 new officers, reflecting diversity efforts
Eight new officers have been sworn in since Dec. 19, pushing the GPD force to 49
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball vs. Rock Island Rocks
The Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team lost to the Rock Island Rocks 79-76 at John Thiel Gym in Western Big 6 Conference play. The Streaks are 5-14 and 2-4 in the conference. The Dave’s Auto Body