Galesburg Police Chief Russell Idle Placed On Administrative Leave

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Galesburg Police Chief Russell Idle is on paid administrative leave.  City officials say Idle was placed on leave on Thursday.  The decision was made pending the review of a personnel matter.  Idle has been a member of the Galesburg Police Department for 30 years and chief since 2019.  Deputy Police Chief Kevin Legate will serve as acting police chief.

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