United Red Storm Girls Golf Qualifies for Sectional Tournament
It was the girl’s turn on the course for high school regional tournaments yesterday. The United Red Storm girls were trying to do what the Red Storm boy’s team did on Wednesday….qualify for Monday’s sectional meet. Both squads claimed Lincoln Trail Conference team titles earlier this season, and now both will golf on Monday for […]
Men’s Swimming and Diving Programs at Eastern Illinois Suspended
Eastern Illinois University has suspended its men’s swimming and diving program due to reports of hazing. School officials announced the suspension Thursday, saying the program would be shut down for the remainder of the fall semester. The university and its athletic department immediately began a formal investigation into the allegations, which will be led by […]
Henderson Man Charged with Aggravated Battery to a Child
On September 26, 2023 at approximately 5:01 p.m., Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 102 W. South St. Apartment #2, Henderson, IL for an unresponsive 3-month-old infant. Upon arrival, Henderson Fire first responders and Deputies began C.P.R. on the infant. Galesburg Ambulance Hospital Services (GHAS) assisted at the scene and Life Flight was requested […]
Colchester Man Charged with Domestic Battery and Aggravated Domestic Battery
On September 23, 2023, at approximately 7:26 a.m., McDonough County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 307 Cathy St, Colchester, IL for a report of two juveniles ages 10 and 8, complaining that their father, William Christopher Bueker, 38, of Colchester, IL had hit them with a belt. Deputies located injuries to the 8-year-old and a report […]
Popular Pork Education Program Returns to the Classroom This Fall
On October 24th, 3rd and 4th-grade students in Illinois will be able to take part in the popular There’s a Pig in My Classroom program with the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The There’s a Pig in My Classroom program is a virtual field trip program that teaches students about the pork industry through interactive lessons. IPPA’s […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Right Around the Corner
Open enrollment for seniors 65 and older or those on disability that are eligible for Medicare is right around the corner, and local Insurance Broker Sean Stevens says this is the time to review your plans: “The reviewing of the plans mostly falls to the prescription plans and the advantage plans. There is no review […]
MPD Investigator Kramer Talks Rise in Mortgage Scams
Unfortunately, scammers continue to become craftier in obtaining personal information. One scam that is gaining traction is mortgage scams, where the bad actors are looking into mortgages, see the equity line of credit and basically take over a property, which many times is not discovered until a homeowner goes to sell their house. With many […]
Kimberly Jean Cooper
Kimberly Jean Cooper, 58, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 8:43 p.m. Kim was born April 14, 1965 in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of George Frank and Beverly Jean (Fritz) Sullivan. Kim married Kevan J. Cooper on August 1, 2009 in […]
David E. Cottom
Mr. David E. Cottom, 80, of Knoxville, Illinois died 1:04 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born April 10, 1943, in Monmouth, Illinois to Earl Marion and Lora Adeline (McBride) Cottom. He married Laurie Hoots, on August 24, 1991, in Galesburg. Surviving is his wife […]
Local Insurance Broker Sean Stevens
Stevens discusses open enrollment for seniors on prescription and advantage plans, October 15th through December 7th, plus talks Warren County Crimestoppers on the WRAM Morning Show.