Western Illinois laying off 30 as it waits for state money
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Western Illinois University is firing 30 faculty members as the school tries to cut costs while it waits for long-overdue state funding.
Local lawmakers react to Rauner’s State of the State
Today in his second State of the State address Gov. Bruce Rauner laid out a laundry list of reforms he hopes the General Assembly can tackle in the coming year.
Court of appeals upholds Kai Lefler murder conviction
The third district Illinois appellate court last week affirmed the 2014 murder conviction of Kai A. Lefler, who had previously filed for retrial.
Police arrest two for passing movie-prop $100 bills
Galesburg police arrested two men on forgery charges yesterday evening after the duo allegedly spent several fake $100 bills.
With no budget, Rauner delivers Illinois State of the State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner will propose fixing the state’s underfunded pension system and eliminating what he says is wasteful bureaucracy in public schools during his State of the State address.
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Chamber of Commerce goes ahead with search for Executive Director
When the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce fired then Executive Director Steven Brody in late October of last year, it left doubt if he would be replaced or if the chamber would simply restructure.
Woman’s Top Matches Hotel Walls
I’d get a name tag and act like I owned the joint.
Galesburg union rep. criticizes Rauner for lack of budget
Governor Bruce Rauner is solely to blame for the never ending state budget impasse, at least that’s what Galesburg Firefighters Association President Jeff Maher says.