Patterson, Constance

Constance “Connie” Scanlon Patterson, 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
Legislator warns IL taxpayer could be out ‘billions’ as bills enhancing pensions advance

Proposed Tier 2 pension enhancements in Illinois could come at a taxpayer cost of “billions,” according to a state legislator. State Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, said originally lawmakers’ conversations surrounding the Tier 2 pension system were
Legislature discusses bill to increase threshold for farm estate taxes
Exception would move from $4 mil to $6 mil
Trial on merits of Illinois’ gun ban could begin July 8, attorney says

Trial of consolidated cases
Deer hunters may see a change on the packaged meat if a bill is passed

A state legislators says a constituent was passionate about making a change for meat processing facilities and now a measure will likely pass as a result. State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, said currently meat processing plants have
Efforts underway for statewide public defender system to ‘even legal playing field’

An issue of equity in the state’s Public Defender system
From Rock of Ages to Earth Day: Here are 5 things to do around Galesburg this week

Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau
Lane, Barbara

Barbara Lou Lane, age 84, of Galesburg, formerly of Knoxville, Oak Run and Victoria, Illinois died at 1:43 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.
Man accused of causing ‘near-amputation’ of woman’s leg when car crashes into Fulton County home

Man allegedly crashed car into home, two injured
