House unanimously overrides veto of Swanson’s Lyme Disease bill
Members of the Illinois House overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of a bill on Wednesday that would allow physicians to more aggressively treat Lyme Disease.
Plea deal in Railroad Days shooting rejected; man arrested in court
A Knox County judge has rejected a deal that would have resulted in the teenager accused of opening fire the Saturday of Railroad Days back in June essentially getting out of jail.
Maynard resigns as Executive Director of the Orpheum Theatre.
The Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg announced this morning that Kevin Maynard has officially resigned as Executive Director effective December 3rd.
UPDATED: Galesburg 911 lines down, temporary alternate number issued
The City of Galesburg says that 911 phone lines were not working beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday and are urging residents to call alternate numbers in the meantime.
Bustos bids to chair the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced late last week that she was dropping out of the race for the next assistant Democratic leader.
Miley Cyrus Donates To Fire Relief
Despite losing their home to the Malibu fire, Miley Cyrus and fiance Liam Hemsworth have donated a half-million dollars to fire relief. In a statement, Miley’s rep said, (quote) “They want to give back to the place that has created so
