UPDATE: One dead after train hits semi-trailer
A Kewanee man is dead after an Amtrak train travelling west into Galesburg on the line between Quincy and Chicago crashed into a semi-trailer around 10 a.m. today near Galva.
Duck Races, Boat Regatta no more in Galesburg
Two fall activities that floated at Lake Storey for more than 20 years in Galesburg have been cancelled.
Lombard middle schooler wins international kindness award
Katie Dunbar has been waiting since last month to learn who would be the recipient of the Random Acts Caught in the Act award. The Lombard middle schooler got her answer this morning at a school assembly.
Luke Barclay recovering 9 months after London Mills explosion
Luke Barclay was 17-year-old last summer when while he was welding a petroleum tank on his family’s farm in London Mills, the tank exploded and left Barclay with 2nd and 3rd degree burns for which he was
Bustos takes Galesburg lead issue to D.C.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A local congresswoman is continuing to call on officials in Galesburg to replace lead service lines that have tainted the drinking water and contributed to high rates of childhood lead poisoning.
The North Fulton Wildcats Softball Team Wins Hometown Heroes Of The Week!!!
They now have a shot at winning $1,000 for their school’s athletic department at the end of the spring sports season. They also get a plaque in their honor and the team members all receive a Hometown
Tax filing deadline pushed back three days this year
Even if you haven’t yet filed state and federal taxes there will be three extra days to do so this year.