How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues

Candidates propose solutions on housing, health care and other cost-of-living issues
Knoxville’s Kolby Ryan: From KHS class of ’21 to Navy warship sailor

Now a mineman aboard USS Oakland, the Knoxville native has already deployed to Bahrain and earned two Navy Achievement Medals.
Harry Eugene ‘Gene’ Johnson

Harry E. “Gene” Johnson, 70, of Monmouth, passed away December 6, 2025. Gathering of family & friends 2-5 p.m. Saturday, December 13 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home, Monmouth.
Phillip Irwin Robbins

Phillip Irwin Robbins, 85, of Victoria, passed away December 5, 2025. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, December 12 with rosary at 6 p.m.; funeral Mass 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory.
Doug Sanders to retire after 28 years leading Galesburg’s F&M Bank, now CBI

President and CEO, who grew local assets nearly fourfold and guided the bank through merger and recent rebranding, steps down Jan. 5.
