Suspect arrested, charged with murder in Galesburg apartment homicide case

Gerald Fry Jr. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the April 15 homicide of a 49-year-old woman found unresponsive in a Galesburg apartment. Gerald Fry Jr., 56, was apprehended at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday on a
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban

A state law banning “swipe fees” on the tax and tip portion of debit and creditcard transactions could be delayed until next year. (Nathana Rebouças via Unsplash) By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois
Then there were 10: Luther College to join Midwest Conference in 2026-27

Luther College will join the Midwest Conference starting in the 2026-27 academic year, expanding the NCAA Division III league to 10 core members, the conference announced on Tuesday. The addition strengthens the MWC’s regional presence, with three
Galesburg names Kevin Legate as new police chief

Kevin Legate A veteran Galesburg law enforcement officer is the city’s new chief of police. The City of Galesburg has appointed Kevin Legate as its new police chief, effective today, the city announced in a press release.
Dierks Bentley to drop 11th studio album ‘Broken Branches’ on June 13

Dierks Bentley has officially announced his 11th studio album, Broken Branches, set for release on June 13th Produced by John Randall and Ross Copperman, the album features collaborations with Riley Green, Stephen Wilson Jr., Miranda Lambert, and
Shaboozey to embark on 2025 headlining Great American Roadshow Tour

Shaboozey is hitting the road for his headlining ‘Great American Roadshow Tour’, which will launch on September 22 at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre in Indianapolis. The tour will make stops across major U.S. cities,