Monmouth grad Ross Clayton talks to WGIL about competing on ‘The Voice’

He’s competing in Season 23 of NBC’s The Voice.
Galesburg Council votes down compensation study for city employees

Galesburg City Council voted down a contract to perform a classification, compensation, and organizational study for exempt and non-represented employees on Monday.
Galesburg man charged after attempting to break into a church; another church burglarized

Galesburg Police about mid-morning on Sunday while patrolling the 2200 block of Windish Drive, observed a male climbing up the side of a building and throwing glass down to the ground.
Illinois considers legalizing ‘human composting’

While some say it’s greener than traditional burial, critics doubt its dignity
Gilbert, Christine L.

Christine L. (Bates) Gilbert, 52, of Galesburg, IL passed away at 5:36 pm, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Christine was born April 13, 1970, in Galesburg, IL the daughter of
Ferguson, Jeannette Y.

Jeannette Yvonne Ferguson, 79, of Galesburg, died at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born August 27, 1943, in Galesburg, the daughter of Merle C. and Camilla E.
Cherrington, Patrick L.

Patrick L. “Pat” Cherrington, 87, of Dahinda, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 5:40 AM, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Pat was born on March 10, 1935, in Appleton. He was the son of Patrick E. and
Knox County property transfers for March 2-8, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

Knox County real estate property transfers March 2-8.
Two former prosecutors charged with lying about relationship with witness
CHICAGO (AP) — Two former prosecutors have been charged with lying about the relationship one had with a witness in the trial of a man who alleged he was tortured when questioned about the 1982 slayings of
Officers attended a funeral for the first Chicago officer killed in the line of duty in nearly a year and a half
CHICAGO (AP) — Dozens of law enforcement officers attended a funeral service for the first Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty in nearly a year and a half.
Halpin and Anderson’s bill to aid with EMT recruitment passes Senate committee

State Senator Mike Halpin and State Senator Neil Anderson announced the advancement of Senate Bill 1750, aimed at creating incentives to recruit much-needed emergency medical technicians in Illinois fire departments. “EMTs are critical to the safety and
Softball Scores 12 Runs in Thursday Double Header Sweep

MONMOUTH, ILL. (03/09/2023) The Monmouth College softball team returned to action with two Thursday wins as they beat Russell Sage College 5-1 and Pitt-Greensburg 7-2. The Fighting Scots (5-5) are now 4-2 in Florida with two games
Baseball Pitchers Set Tone in DH Sweep

MONMOUTH, ILL. (03/09/2023) The Monmouth College baseball team earned a sweep on Thursday as they beat Wheaton College 5-4 in the opener and knocked off Thiel College 3-1 in the nightcap. The Scots are now 3-5 on