Lewistown tornado classified an EF-3, packing 160 mph winds

Damaged areas include Lewistown, Table Grove and Bryant.
From more Easter egg hunts to a ‘women takeover’: Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week

There’s plenty to do in Galesburg this week. Here’s a peek …
Miller, Nancy A.

Nancy A. Miller, 61, of Alexis, IL passed away at 10:12 pm, Sunday, April 2, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Nancy was born January 24, 1962, in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Carl
Sulteen, Dixie L.

Dixie L. Sulteen, 69, of London Mills, IL passed away at 10:15 pm, Monday, March 3, 2023, at her home. Dixie was born November 8, 1953, in Peoria, IL the daughter of Richard Merlin and Beulah Louise
Muth, Sheree E.

Sheree Evonne Muth, 69, of Macomb, Illinois, died at 3:37 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born December 17, 1953, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Lynn
Allen, Roy E.

Roy Edward Allen, 81, of rural Farmington, IL, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL. He was born on September 29, 1941, in Uniontown, IL to Wilson Leroy and
DeRudder, Raymond C.

Raymond Clark DeRudder, 63, of Galesburg, died at 4:55 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Allure of Knox County in Galesburg. He was born December 13, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Clark Raymond and
Brandon Johnson, a union organizer and former teacher, was elected as Chicago’s next mayor Tuesday
CHICAGO (AP) — Former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson has been elected Chicago mayor.
Severe thunderstorms were expected to bring hail, strong winds — and the threat of tornadoes — to parts of the Midwest and South
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Officials in parts of the Midwest and South have warned residents to have shelter ready before going to sleep.
Some 9.2 million lead pipes carry water into homes across the U.S.
AP – A new survey of lead pipes across the United States estimates that Florida has more than any other state.
Election 2023 results: 2 incumbents, 1 challenger win open seats in District 205

Two incumbents and one challenger won seats on the District 205 board of education following Tuesday’s consolidated election. With all precincts reporting in Galesburg and Knox County, incumbents Courtney Rodriguez and Rodney Phelps retained seats Tuesday. They