‘Dedicated to serving others.’ Galesburg Chamber honors community service award winner

Sue Dutell receives award during 46th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
Hemp growers push back against proposed new regulations

State says it is implementing rules consistent with federal law; growers fear ‘second War on Drugs’
Vicare, Helen

Helen Louise (Fandel) Vicare, 75, of Little Swan Lake, IL, died at 6:35 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.
Atwell, William ‘Bill”

William “Bill” Atwell, 88, of Port Allen, Louisiana, died at 2:36 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his home.
Riggs, Shirley

Mrs. Shirley A. Riggs, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 1:20 pm Friday, November 22, 2024, at her home.
Smith, Vilma ‘Vil’

Vilma “Vil” Louise (Adams) Smith, 95, of Galesburg, died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2024.
‘His players loved him.’ For the first time in 34 years, this GHS girls basketball assistant isn’t coaching

Michael Rux had served as the Streaks sophomore coach since 1990