Local News from WGIL

• Davenport man sentenced for enticing minors in Illinois
  A Davenport man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison and 15 years of supervised release this week for traveling to Illinois to engage in illicit sexual activity and attempting to entice two underage girls to
• Galesburg football game Friday carries historical significance
  Despite the Galesburg Silver Streaks 3-5 record, Friday night’s game with the Alleman Pioneers carries some historical significance. The matchup between the two teams will mark the first time in the history of the Western Big Six
• Galesburg man charged after stand-off with police.
  Just after midnight on Sunday, October 17th Galesburg Police responded to the 2000 block of Newcomer Drive for reports of an intoxicated male with a firearm. Police met with a man who said while at his friend,
• Monmouth College Homecoming includes commencement ceremony for Class of 2020
  Monmouth College will be celebrating the class of 2020 as a part of their 2021 homecoming celebration this weekend. The graduating class was denied a traditional ceremony because of COVID-19. But on Sunday to cap off homecoming
• Galesburg man charged after wrestling taser from police.
  Galesburg Police on Sunday, October 17th responded to the 1500 block of McKnight Street for a complaint of an unwanted subject. Officers met with a female victim who said 27-year old JD Williams Jr. of Galesburg had
• Morton man facing several charges after driving recklessly and hitting a parked car.
  Galesburg Police on Sunday, October 17th around 5:30 pm were dispatched to Sidetrax on East Main Street in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers were directed to the back parking lot where they observed 41-year old