Riley, Shirley
Shirley Jane Riley, 76, of Bushnell, IL, went peacefully to meet the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2024, surrounded by her family at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
City Council approves photo I.D.’s for door-to-door solicitors
More solicitors this year than last, especially relating to solar power
Area church named among 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Here’s the list
Sites in Cook, Gallatin, Henry, Johnson, Macon, Madison, Pope and St. Clair Counties threatened with deferred maintenance, insufficient funding and neglect.
Johnson, Lois
Lois Kathleen Johnson, 68, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Kirkpatrick, Lindsay
Lindsay L. Kirkpatrick, 73, of Roseville, Illinois, passed away at 11:47 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center.
Vancil, Helen
Helen “Joan” Vancil died May 3, 2024.
Endthoff, Gene
Gene Benton Endthoff, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 8:08 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Not much in way of damage here from Tuesday’s storms
Tornado damage the worst in Oklahoma
Galesburg Council elects new deputy mayor, changes length of term. Here’s why
Aldermen approve an ordinance that will see a deputy mayor elected every two years, beginning May 2024
House GOP advances 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo
Advocacy organization gives Illinois a failing grade in 2023 report
Bill would make ‘release easier’ for some before parole board, says legislator
House Bill 5396 aims to ensure the Illinois Prisoner Review Board is complying with a law that was passed by the 102nd General Assembly creating a hearing procedure for the incarcerated to petition for medical release. State
Survey shows small business owners unhappy with presidential campaign
A new survey of small business owners shows that many don’t feel the candidates for president of the United States are paying enough attention to small business issues. Survey data from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices
Teachers union demands big raises, time off, paid transit
Big pay raises and more days off are on the table for teachers in Chicago Public Schools. The Chicago Teachers Union wants members to get a minimum raise of 9% annually and up to 45 days off
Man convicted of killing Knox County Deputy has sentencing hearing delayed
Richardson will be given a neuropsychological examination by a licensed practitioner according to Henry County State’s Attorney Catherine Runty, which is causing the delay in sentencing.
Warren County property transfers for April 29-May 3, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week
Play ball at Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field. Galesburg Council approves honor for longtime coach
A ceremony to dedicate the diamond at H.T. Custer Park will take place this summer