Abingdon man facing charge after damaging video gambling machine
Galesburg Police on Sunday night responded to the One Stop Smoke Shop in downtown Galesburg after a regular customer became angry and damaged a gambling machine.
U-Haul rented in Galesburg doesn’t get returned; is later found in Missouri
Galesburg Police yesterday responded to U-Haul in the 1100 block of Carl Sandburg Drive after a rented truck wasn’t returned.
Fredrickson, Donald E.
Donald E. Fredrickson, 82, of Seaton, IL, passed away at 6:19 am, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, IA. Don was born on May 5, 1941 in Aledo, IL, the son of Everett
Erickson, Carrie L.
Carrie LeAnn Erickson, 52, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the home of her parents in East Galesburg. Carrie was born on October 8, 1970, in
Purchase, Steven A.
Steven A. Purchase, 69, of Alexis, IL passed away at 4:39 pm, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. Steve was born August 18, 1953 in Galesburg, IL the son of Raymond
Hagler, Margaret E.
Margaret Elizabeth Hagler, 72, of Henderson, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 10:13 a.m. Margaret was born September 1, 1950 in Mounds, Illinois, the daughter of Ivo and Perliner (Rodgers) Everett. After graduating
Lydic, Mary E.
Mary Ellen Lydic, 64, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home, Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:45 a.m. Mary was born November 22, 1958 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence James and Dorothy Ruth (Landon) Roberts. After
Heckel, Shirley
Shirley Heckel, 90, of Seminary Manor, Galesburg, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023. She was born in Abingdon, July 18, 1932, to Robert and Mary Dudgeon. While singing with a USO group
A Knox County Sheriff’s officer announces bid for coroner; Thomas won’t seek re-election
Jacque Dare says she will will be a Republican candidate for coroner.
The Illinois State Museum returned nearly 40 sacred artifacts to Kenya
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Museum have returned nearly 40 sacred artifacts to Kenya so they can go back to their rightful owners.
A man who was shot and killed by an Illinois trooper was a suspect in two shootings in Iowa, police said Wednesday.
DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a man who was shot and killed by an Illinois trooper was a suspect in two shootings in Iowa.
A Chicago-area man jumped from a boat into Lake Michigan to help at least one child who fell off a raft the boat was towing but eventually went underwater and later died
WINNETKA, Ill. (AP) — A Chicago-area man jumped from a boat into Lake Michigan to help at least one child who fell off a raft but eventually went underwater and later died.