A man who pleaded guilty to a mass shooting last March near Western Illinois University in Macomb is going to prison. Demond Wilson, Junior was sentenced yesterday to 12 years in a McDonough County courtroom. He previously entered a guilty plea to first-degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm in October. One person was killed and ten people were wounded after shots were fired at an off-campus house party on March 27th.
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Monmouth College will observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11 with an evening event featuring State Rep. Dan Swanson. Swanson, a retired lieutenant colonel in the Illinois Army National Guard, will
Illinois SNAP customers are set to begin receiving partial November benefits. The Illinois Department of Human Services says anyone who was supposed to receive benefits November 1st through the 6th
On Monday, November 24th, the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce will host their 47th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Cedar Creek Hall from 11 am to 1 pm. Executive Director
Where the goods are as unique as the name, Maude Specklebelly’s is celebrating eleven years in Downtown Monmouth this December. As the store is ready for the holiday season, Owner
On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved public safety upgrades at the 100 East Road highway-rail crossing (AAR/DOT #063049H) in Galesburg, Knox County. The project allocates $371,383 from the
Every two years, United Way Worldwide provides each county with their ALICE report, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, but Employed. United Way of West Central Illinois Executive Director
