‘Hate, lies, racism, and sexism’: Outgoing Galesburg alderman voices frustration

A departing Galesburg alderman raised concerns of racism and negative campaigning during his closing comments during Monday’s City Council meeting. Two of the three outgoing council members — Kevin Wallace and Jaclyn Smith-Esters — chose to reflect
Teen, 15, charged with murder, home invasion in killing of Rockridge student

Police investigate the scene of a homicide in Milan on Friday, April 14, 2023. (NIKOS FRAZIER/MOLINE DISPATCH) By Tom Loewy The Dispatch/Rock Island Argus A 15-year-old has been arrested and is being charged in last Friday’s murder
We’re cool! Galesburg makes list of ‘coolest small towns in Illinois for a summer vacation’

Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Galesburg is one of the coolest small towns in Illinois for a summer vacation. That’s according to WorldAtlas, a company that touts itself as a source of information to those
Enjoy a cup of coffee on the patio. Downtown Galesburg shop expands al fresco experience

Innkeeper’s Fresh Roasted Coffee is adding a brick-paved patio along the Ferris Street side of its 80 N. Seminary St. business. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) A popular downtown coffee shop will soon nearly triple the space for customers to
Michael Ray shares new breakup song, ‘Get Her Back’

Michael Ray’s new single “Get Her Back,’ from his upcoming EP ‘Dive Bars & Broken Hearts,’ is out now. The song finds Ray singing of the end of a relationship, and while he initially hopes to make amends,
Kelly Clarkson shares details of upcoming album ‘Chemistry’

Kelly Clarkson announced via her social media accounts that her 10th album, ‘Chemistry’, is set to drop on June 23. The album will feature two sides and 14 tracks, two of which — “Mine” and “Me” — were

