Hope Initiative could have two homes at least through start of 2025
Warehouse for supply distribution, Churchill for office, community center, non-profits, and other means
Chicago mayor places order for a task force on reparations
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order to create a Reparations Task Force. Mayor Johnson said he was proud to sign the order to develop a Black Reparations Agenda. “Thank you very much. God bless
Illinoisans could get digital driver’s license if bill advances
Drivers can opt out of the initiative
More business regulation legislation set to be signed by Pritzker
Given Illinois’ economic environment, lawmakers are concerned that proposed record-keeping mandates will further burden the small business community in the state. House Bill 3763 would allow an employee’s legal representation to request access to personnel records, not
Several new Illinois laws go into effect July 1
Several new laws go into effect July 1 in Illinois, many of which were controversial when adopted. Tipped workers in Chicago who make less than minimum wage will see an increase in how much they make. Chicago
Police superintendent addresses violence and calls out prosecutors
The Chicago Police Department says 127 juveniles have been victims of gun violence in the city this year. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said we have to think about where we are as a society when our
As Illinois session ends, lawmakers’ attempt to reinstate wetland protections fails
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a major Clean Water Act provision protecting wetlands. Illinois lawmakers attempted to codify protections into state law during this year’s session. The bill will be brought up again during the fall veto session.
More than just a playground: How HT Custer Park has the latest in playground equipment that all kids can use
Better, safer play for local children
Director of CASA of West Central Illinois to serve on national Rural Leadership Council
Kelly Radeke joined CASA of West Central Illinois in April 2021.
Smith, Tonya
Tonya (Toni) Kim Smith, 60, of Greeley, CO, passed away peacefully at home Friday May 31, 2024, surrounded by her family after a courageous fight with cancer.
Currie, Sonya
Mrs. Sonya Y. (Daniels) Currie, 62, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 8, 2024, in her home.
Doty, Sallie
Sallie Arlene Doty, 81, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Kick, M. Louise
Louise Kick, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.
Marshall, Marcia
Marcia M. Marshall, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at OSF Saint Mary’s Medical Center.
Hinckley, Rebecca
Rebecca Sue “Becky” Hinckley, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois, died 12:14 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Knox County property transfers for June 13-18, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week