U.S. 67, Illinois 135 work begins July 7
Project involves repairs and a deck overlay on the U.S. 67 bridge over Toms Creek, north of Alexis.
State ends fiscal year with record revenue
Attention turns to volatile FY26 forecast as uncertainty continues
Bradley, Stephen
Stephen “Steve” Bradley, age 77, died on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois.
Gregg, Steven D.
Steven D. Gregg, age 63 of Galesburg, Illinois, died on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.
Johnson, Edwin ‘Nut’
Edwin Allen “Nut” Johnson, age 68, of Dahinda, Illinois, died at 8:32 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home.
Sharp, Lindsay
Lindsay L. Sharp, age 36 of Abingdon, Illinois, died at 10:02 p.m., on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.
Galesburg Community Foundation awards record $550,000 to 42 nonprofits in 2025 Turnout Grant Cycle
Grants support arts, health, education and more across Knox, Warren and Henderson counties
Illinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities
Governor signs new state requirements for dual credit programs, financial aid assistance
New Illinois bills aim to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, expand insurance coverage
Pritzker says they will put more controls on the pricing of pharmaceutical drugs sold through insurance plans while expanding insurance coverage for certain kinds of hospital costs
Pritzker selects former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell as running mate
Mitchell oversaw clean energy and infrastructure projects for 4 years under Pritzker
Anderson, Genevieve
Genevieve Z. (Eack) Anderson, 92, of Roseville, Illinois, died at 7:25 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
G.L. Vitale Family Foundation awards $75,000 to Galesburg arts, theater
Galesburg Community Arts Center and The Orpheum Theatre receive funds for youth programs and safety upgrades