Weaver votes against “student loan bill of rights” but sponsors roads deication
A bill endorsed by Attorney General Lisa Madigan is intended to help students and families navigate through the confusing landscape of students loans.
Labor agreement extension at Carl Sandburg College
The Carl Sandburg College board of trustees and the Sandburg Education Association announced an extension of their labor agreement through fiscal year 2022.
Boyd, Katherine
Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” Sue Boyd, 65, of Galesburg, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2017 at her home.
Bethel Baptist offers warm alternative this Halloween
In it’s 11th year, Bethel Baptist Church in Galesburg is hosting Trunk or Treat this Halloween night. Organizers Rick Stufflebeam and Kristine Trone says this year’s theme is “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”. This year’s event
205 administrators address controversy of ‘Senior Skip Day’
GHS Principal Jeff Houston ran the attendance count for the day like normal on Thursday, and noticed a significant drop in seniors in class.
Treat Street returns to downtown Galesburg Saturday
The Galesburg Business Association is continuing what has become a Halloween tradition of sorts, but with some changes.
Jobs, people leave local workforce
The Illinois Department of Employment Security released numbers for the month of September this week.
Beavers Dam now Galesburg Liquidation Outlet with new location
The Beavers Dam Liquidation Outlet in the Hawthorne Court in Galesburg is expanding.
Fareway grocery coming to Monmouth in 2019
There have been rumors but it was confirmed today that grocery chain Fareway will be coming to the Maple City.
Juvenile to be tried as adult for animal torture
A case of animal cruelty that has received a lot of regional media coverage is officially being transferred to adult court.