Jarvis, George Jr.

George B. Jarvis Jr., 96, died at 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Questions remain over whether Sangamon County followed policy in deadly pursuit

ISP stepped away from chase that resulted in the death of a Kansas man
Authorities warn of potential election scam involving text messages

Residents report suspicious text messages telling them they can vote by text
Slow-paced jury selection enters 6th day in Madigan corruption trial
After five days of jury selection in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the court is still looking for a twelfth juror and six alternates. Judge John Robert Blakey is presiding over the
Gun stores expect different impacts from potential ruling against Illinois’ ban
Gun stores across Illinois are preparing for the possible outcome of a federal court striking down the state’s gun and magazine ban. Sometime after Oct. 20, Southern District of Illinois federal Judge Stephen McGlynn could rule on
Report uses statistical data to grade governors from “A” to “F” on their taxing and spending records
A new report grades U.S. governors on their fiscal responsibility. The Cato Institute has released its 17th biennial Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors, scoring each state leader according to how much they raised or lowered
Neilson, Lance

Lance D. Neilson, 54, of Galesburg, died on October 16, 2024.
Corn dogs, funnel cakes, cotton candy and more, year round? ‘Carnival’ lands in Knoxville

New restaurant to feature carnival/fair food served in dining room designed as a circus tent