Galesburg attorney no longer allowed to practice law

A longtime Galesburg attorney has, essentially, disbarred himself after allegations of misconduct surfaced. Documents from the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission indicate the Illinois Supreme Court has granted Bill Butts’ own motion striking his name from
Man accused of shooting Macomb police officers, causing standoff, pleads not guilty

Shaiking Mathis (Macomb Police/McDonough County Jail) The Macomb man who allegedly shot at police officers earlier this month causing a 19-hour standoff has entered his first plea in the case. Shaiking Mathis, 38, was in McDonough County
Police find heroin and gun in convicted felon’s SUV

A convicted felon with an Oklahoma address is facing charges in Knox County after a Saturday afternoon traffic stop. Galesburg police pulled over an SUV driven by 31-year-old Cody Wyatt Earp because of a broken windshield at
Riley Green new album ‘Don’t Mind If I Do’ to feature Luke Bryan, Ella Langley

Riley Green will release his third studio album, Don’t Mind If I Do, on October 18 (his birthday). Shared Green:“My brand-new album Don’t Mind If I Do will be out October 18. It feels fitting that it’s
Nate Smith to drop sophomore album ‘California Gold’

Nate Smith will release his sophomore album, California Gold, on Oct. 4, featuring the new track “Fix What You Didn’t Break.” Says Smith the new single: “I’ve always been a huge fan of big epic pop-rock songs of
New Galesburg veterans clinic eyes November opening. Here’s what it will offer

The Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic will open in the former Bergner’s store in Sandburg Mall the first week of November. Work continues on the building, including a new paint scheme for the exterior.