Wright, Natalie

Natalie J. Wright, 95, of Abingdon, Illinois died 2:48 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the Woodridge Supportive Living Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
Ray, Darla

Darla JoAnn “Nanny” Ray, age 65, of Peoria, Illinois, died at 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at The Loft Rehabilitation of Peoria.
Essex, Helen

Helen E. Essex, age 90, of Knoxville, died at 12:56 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Mayfield, Sandra

Sandra L. Mayfield, age 86 of Wataga, Illinois, died at 7 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, at her home in Wataga.
Foster, Della

Della Jean Foster, 93, of Oneida, Illinois, died at home, Monday, December 23, 2024, at 2:32 p.m.
Hendricks, Christina

Christina Louise Hendricks, 54, of Galesburg, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Illinois’ minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1, completing 6-year transition

2019 law was Pritzker’s first major legislative victory