Monmouth gas station to expand in order to serve more semi customers
The $5 million to $6 million worth of work is expected to take a year
Roth, Nancy ‘Chris’
Nancy Christine “Chris” Roth, 78, of Alexis, Illinois, passed away at 7:10 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
More tornadoes than first thought during Monday’s derecho
Two tornadoes in Kewanee, three in Marshall County
Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy charged with first-degree murder
A Springfield woman’s call for help ended with her death and the indictment of a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy on first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. Sonya Massey called police to investigate a
On party infighting, Illinois’ new GOP chair says ‘start calling those people out’
Incoming leader’s advice comes after outgoing chair cited intraparty tension in resignation letter
Progressives, conservatives push to eliminate ‘corporate welfare’ with stalled measure
A bill that’s not advancing would, according to proponents, make the grant administration process more equitable. A state senator called Senate Bill 2791 a “good bill.” Senate Bill 2791 never made it out of the Spring legislative
Black leaders ditching Illinois Democrats, stand with GOP state’s attorney candidate
Black leaders from the Chicago area are urging others to ditch Democrats and vote Republican. After Wednesday’s GOP breakfast outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Wednesday, Republican Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti made his
Survey: Nearly half of small businesses couldn’t cover June rent, but conditions improve in Illinois
A new survey shows that nearly a third of Illinois small businesses couldn’t pay their rent on time or in full in June, but conditions have improved. The small business network Alignable survey shows that nationwide, 46%
Chicago aldermen table ‘Community Power Over Policing’ ordinance
Chicago’s Community Power Over Policing referendum is unlikely to be on the ballot this year. The city council has yet to vote on the ordinance, which would expand the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. It
Mmm…tasty! Taste of Galesburg returns Thursday
Food, raffles with cash and prizes, live entertainment, kids activities, and more!