Council rejects modular athletic surfacing system. What’s the future for pickleball in Galesburg?

Rebuilding deteriorating courts at Bateman Park would come “at a substantially higher” price tag. Mayor said city could explore alternative site.
Canton police update ‘suspicious’ weekend death

Autopsy done, but details need more investigation, says coroner
Petersen Health Care sells most of its properties at bankruptcy court auction

Galesburg-area facilities not sold. Find a list here of the affected properties
Different views of how Biden, Trump impacts Illinois’ down-ballot races

Whether the top of the ballot in November’s election helps or hurts down-ballot candidates depends on who you ask. November is expected to be a rematch between former President Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden. Trump
Lawmakers say two recently passed bills will save motorist time and enhance convenience
The Illinois legislature voted to provide motorists an option at the DMV of a four-year or eight-year driver’s license. They also approved the option of having a digital driver’s license. State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, who supported
New data shows how dependent Illinois is on tax dollars
Illinois and many states are starting off the 2025 fiscal year with newly passed budgets in place and now new data shows where the funds that make up their budgets come from. Pew Charitable Trusts has released
Lynch, Melvin

Melvin Franklin Lynch, 62, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, July 11, 2024, in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Galesburg concrete and construction company to open new facility this fall

Conley Concrete & Construction will build the 12,000 square foot facility at the intersection of Lacon Drive and Illinois Route 41.
Superintendent defends purchase of GJHS attendance system

Asplund: Come talk to me if you really are opposed to the system