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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Peak heat index values between 100 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive happening this Saturday
You may have received a blue bag in the mail, and that means the annual National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is coming up. The nationwide drive will be held on Saturday, May 11. All you have to do is simply leave your donation of non-perishable food items in a bag next to your mailbox. Letter carriers will collect the food donations on Saturday as they deliver mail along their postal routes.
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-- ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Iowa, including the following counties, in south central Iowa, Appanoose, Lucas, Monroe and Wayne. In southeast Iowa, Wapello. * WHEN...Until noon CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
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Another 1,690 Plaintiffs Sue Over Illinois’ Gun Ban Another challenge to Illinois’ gun ban from attorney Thomas DeVore has been filed, and this one is twice the size. Earlier this month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a law banning Today Marks 3 Years Since the First Case of COVID-19 was Confirmed in Illinois Today marked the three-year anniversary of the first confirmed case of covid-19 in Illinois.
Macomb unveils mural celebrating life and work of C.T. Vivian
A mural honoring civil rights pioneer the Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian and his connections to Macomb was officially unveiled on Saturday in the 200 block of East Carroll Street. The mural, entitled “Life of a Servant,” is 75 feet long and 18 feet tall. On one end a profile of an older Vivian overlooks significant events in his life – graduating from Macomb High School, attending Western Illinois University, preaching in Nashville, and leading groups on the steps of the Selma, Ala., courthouse.
Pandemic, rude fans lead to shortage of IHSA officials
At the end of the 2015-2016 school year, the Illinois High School Association had around 13,700 licensed officials for sports from football and basketball to water polo and gymnastics. For the upcoming school year, that number is expected to be just under 11,000. “What we’ve seen is this gradual lack of returning, lack of renewing a license by officials,” said Kurt Gibson, associate executive director of IHSA.
Pandemic, rude fans lead to shortage of IHSA officials
At the end of the 2015-2016 school year, the Illinois High School Association had around 13,700 licensed officials for sports from football and basketball to water polo and gymnastics. For the upcoming school year, that number is expected to be just under 11,000. “What we’ve seen is this gradual lack of returning, lack of renewing a license by officials,” said Kurt Gibson, associate executive director of IHSA.
Rail workers to rally in Galesburg for fair contract
Rail workers are planning a labor rally and informational picket in Galesburg to lift the voices of union members fighting for a fair contract. The rally will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on the public square. Local organizer Nick Allen is a safety supervisor for BNSF Railway in Galesburg. But he said the rally is for all rail workers across the country. “We’ve been fighting with the Class 1 freight railroads for two and half years or better now for a fair contract,” Allen said.
State grant moves Patton Park redevelopment forward
The Macomb Park District has received a $360,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the redevelopment of Patton Park. Executive Director Rachel Lenz said the Open Space Lands and Acquisition Grant will launch the project into a second phase, ahead of schedule. “This grant took this project from a five to seven year development to a two to three year development,” Lenz said. Patton Park is on Macomb’s southwest side off West Grant and South Ward streets.
Verbal altercation led to fatal stabbing on Macomb square
A fatal stabbing on Macomb’s downtown square started with a verbal altercation, according to Macomb Police Chief Jerel Jones. Jones said a single weapon was used in the ensuing physical altercation, which happened outside in the 100 block of North Lafayette Street early Sunday morning. Brandon Whiteman, 21, is charged with first degree murder in the stabbing and is being held on $1 million dollar bond at the McDonough County jail.
Knox County Sheriff joins lawsuit against DHS over inmate transfers
Knox County Sheriff David Clague has joined a lawsuit against Gov. JB Pritzker and the Department of Humans Services over the delayed transfer of mentally ill inmates. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell filed the lawsuit in June. It accuses the state of not complying with the Illinois Code of Criminal Procedure, which sets a 20-day period for transferring defendants unfit to stand trial from county jails to state psychiatric facilities.
Police investigating fatal stabbing in Macomb
One person is dead after an altercation and stabbing on Macomb’s downtown square. According to the Macomb Police Department, a person of interest is in custody and there is no danger to the public. Multiple law enforcement agencies including the WIU Office of Public Safety and the Illinois State Police are investigating. This story will be updated.
Galesburg considering golf carts and UTVs on city streets
Galesburg is considering allowing UTVs and golf carts to operate on some city streets, but there is some opposition to the idea. The proposed ordinance would allow the vehicles on low-volume, non-arterial residential streets. Owners would be required to register the vehicles with city hall, have them inspected annually by the Galesburg Police Department, and follow the rules of the road. Interim city manager Wayne Carl said this is being considered at the request of some council members.
Man killed in officer-involved shooting identified
Illinois State Police have identified the person killed in an officer-involved shooting in Hancock County as Timothy Ostrander, 31, of Muscatine, Iowa. The shooting happened on the afternoon of July 13 after a Hancock County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a suspicious person. According to state police, Ostrander entered the deputy’s patrol vehicle and held the deputy at gunpoint. The deputy then got out of the vehicle and fired shots at Ostrander.
10th annual film festival will be ‘biggest one yet’
The Snake Alley Festival of Film started in 2012 in the newly reopened Capitol Theater. A decade later, this year’s festival will feature more than 130 award-winning short films and 10 short screenplay finalists. Organizers said the 10th annual SNAFF is the biggest one yet. “We get hundreds of submissions from around the world," said festival director Tadd Good.
One dead in officer-involved shooting in Hancock County
A person who held a Hancock County Sheriff’s Office deputy at gunpoint and fled in the deputy’s patrol vehicle later died after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement. Two Hancock County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in the shooting, according to the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation, Zone 4. The Division said a deputy responded to a report of a suspicious person on Wednesday afternoon in rural Hancock County.
One wounded in officer-involved shooting in Hancock County
One person was wounded in an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday afternoon in Hancock County. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office requested the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation, Zone 4, investigate the shooting, which occurred at 3:07 p.m. at U.S. Route 336 at County Road 2500 East. No officers were injured, according to Illinois State Police. The injured person was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Elegy for an elephant: Oquawka commemorates 50 years since the death of Norma Jean
Fifty years ago, an Asian elephant was struck and killed by lightning in a small Illinois village along the Mississippi River. Her name was Norma Jean. Now the people of Oquawka are planning to commemorate the anniversary of her death in the village park where she died and was laid to rest. The circus comes to town On July 17, 1972, the Clark & Walters circus came to Oquawka, sponsored by the village’s Youth Baseball Association.
Elegy for an elephant: Oquawka commemorates 50 years since the death of Norma Jean
Fifty years ago, an Asian elephant was struck and killed by lightning in a small Illinois village along the Mississippi River. Her name was Norma Jean. Now the people of Oquawka are planning to commemorate the anniversary of her death in the village park where she died and was laid to rest. The circus comes to town On July 17, 1972, the Clark & Walters circus came to Oquawka, sponsored by the village’s Youth Baseball Association.
One killed, two injured in U.S. Route 34 crash in Monmouth
An elderly Monmouth man was killed and two people were injured Monday in a crash on U.S. Route 34 in Monmouth. Jack K. Stephens, 91, of Monmouth was pronounced dead at the scene by the Warren County Coroner. He was a passenger in a vehicle involved in the accident. The accident occurred at 3:12 p.m. in the westbound lane of U.S. Route 34 at Sixth Street, according to the Illinois State Police. A Jeep Wrangler driven by Shawn P. Runge, 55, of Morris, was westbound at that location.
Durbin announces $2.2 million in earmarks for WIU
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) visited Macomb on Friday to formally announce $2.2 million in earmarks secured for Western Illinois University. The earmarks include $2 million to create a permanent emergency operations center for the region on Western’s campus. It will be designed to support all-hazards prevention, protection, mitigation, and recovery efforts for west central Illinois, and across the Mississippi River into Iowa and Missouri.
Galesburg in final phase of lead water service line replacement
Five years after Galesburg began replacing its lead water service lines over health concerns, the end of that project is in sight. The city council approved a bid for $2.6 million from J.C. Dillon Inc. for what interim city manager Wayne Carl said is the sixth – and final – project the city will have to undertake for lead service lines. “When this phase is completed, we’ll have replaced over 3,500 lead service lines and spent over 12 million dollars doing that,” Carl said.
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Galesburg to begin master planning for community center
Churchill Junior High has officially closed its doors as a school, but the city of Galesburg is moving forward with a study that will determine the building’s viability as a community center. The school closed as part of Galesburg District 205’s facilities plan. Beginning in the fall, all seventh through 12th graders will attend classes at a remodeled Galesburg High School.
Senator Sanders tells striking Burlington workers the problem is corporate greed
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, told striking CNH Industrial workers in Burlington, Iowa, that what’s happening there is happening all over the country. “We are seeing company after company extract benefits from their workers and force them to work incredibly long hours,” Sanders said. Sanders came to Burlington to show support for striking workers.
‘Minutes Matter:’ OSF expands Life Flight service in Galesburg and surrounding communities
Moments before the blessing ceremony for OSF HealthCare’s new aviation hangar was set to begin, the Life Flight helicopter took off on a call. It choppered away above cornfields, railroad tracks, and OSF St. Mary Medical Center on the north edge of Galesburg as officials gathered to celebrate expanded Life Flight service for the region.
Senator Bernie Sanders to rally for CNH workers in Burlington
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, will visit Burlington, Iowa, on Friday to rally support for UAW workers at CNH Industrial now in their seventh week of a labor strike. CNH manufactures agriculture and construction equipment. Around 1,200 of its workers at plants in Burlington and in Racine, Wis., have been on strike since early May, as they fight for better wages and health benefits, a safe work environment, and adequate cost of living adjustments.
Plant-based protein factory expanding in Galesburg
Innovative Production USA opened in Galesburg in May of 2020, when nearly everything else was shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. Two years later, the company has experienced steady growth and is ready to scale up again. “It’s kind of an economic development success story when you recruit a company, and then two years later, they’re coming back and seeking to expand,” said Ken Springer, president of the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development.
Galesburg rolls out housing repair assistance program
Through the strategic planning process, Galesburg city council members came to a consensus that the quality of the housing stock in the community is critical to the quality of life. It’s also key to attracting new residents and new businesses. With that in mind, the city is rolling out a new program to help eligible homeowners bring properties into compliance with housing standards, construction codes, and local ordinances.
Nursing home fined for causing resident’s death
A Galesburg nursing home was fined $50,000 by the Illinois Department of Public Health for the most serious classification of licensure violation -- one that causes a resident’s death. The former Heartland of Galesburg, 280 E. Losey St., is among five facilities statewide cited for “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2022. That level of violation is cited when a condition or occurrence at the facility proximately causes a resident’s death.
Teen charged with first-degree murder in Monmouth shooting
A Monmouth teen is in the Warren County jail on first-degree murder charges after a shooting this week. Spencer L. Sage, 18, of Monmouth, turned himself in to authorities late Wednesday, according to Monmouth police. The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. Monday in the 300 block of South Ninth Street. The victim, Romel M. Gilliam, 26, of Milan, was taken to OSF Holy Family Medical Center, where he later died. Sage is awaiting a court appearance on the murder charges.
Knox County will continue to pay salary of fallen deputy
The spouse of a Knox County Sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty will continue to receive his salary. Nicholas Weist, 34, of Viola, was killed April 29 near Alpha in rural Henry County. The deputy was setting spike strips in the road to stop a car chase that morning when he was struck by the suspect’s vehicle. Life-saving measures were performed, but Weist died at the scene.
Milan man killed in Monmouth shooting; police pursuing suspects
Monmouth police are seeking information about a shooting Monday that killed a Milan man. Police responded to the 300 block of South Ninth Street around 7 p.m. Romel Gilliam, 26, of Milan, was found at the scene and transported to OSF Holy Family Medical in Monmouth, where he later died. The shooting is under investigation and police are attempting to locate several suspects.
Ending period poverty: Galesburg non-profit addresses flow of menstrual supplies to those in need
Lee Ann Porter founded Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank in 2015 to address diaper need in her community. Since then, the organization has expanded from the founder’s home to a 5,000-square-foot warehouse serving most of west central Illinois and has distributed 1.5 million diapers to families in need. In 2018, the National Diaper Bank Network formed the Alliance for Period Supplies.
Farmers’ market vendors feeling effects of inflation, gas prices
Good Hope Gardens has been growing fruits and vegetables in McDonough County for three generations. “We grow from A to Z. We do asparagus to zucchini,” said Mary Jo DeCounter of her family’s business. “And then we do have a small orchard, too, which has plums, peaches, cherries, and apples.” From the first crop of asparagus in the spring to its four-dollar pumpkins in the fall, the DeCounter family sells its produce out of a storefront at 445 E. Main St. in Good Hope six days a week.
Laying Uncle George to rest: Remains of sailor killed at Pearl Harbor come home to Dallas City
Eighty years, four months, and 27 days after Navy Fireman 1st Class George Franklin Price was killed at Pearl Harbor, his remains finally came home. Price was aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7, 1941, when the battleship sustained multiple torpedo hits and capsized. He was among nearly 400 sailors from the USS Oklahoma who were classified as “unrecoverable” following the attack.
Public memorial service planned for fallen Knox County deputy
A public memorial service is planned for a Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputy killed in the line of duty. Deputy Nicholas D. “Nick” Weist, 34, of Viola, died in rural Henry County on Friday, April 29, during a car chase that started in Galesburg. Weist was setting spike strips at U.S. Route 150 and 150th Avenue south of Alpha when he was struck by the suspect’s vehicle. He died at the scene, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Weist had two children with his wife, Jessica.
Fallen Knox County deputy was WIU law enforcement graduate
Nicholas D. Weist’s patrol car is now a memorial. The black and gold sedan is parked outside the Knox County Law Enforcement Center under a white tent, with bouquets of flowers set beside its tires. Weist, 34, was the first law enforcement officer from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office ever to be killed in the line of duty, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page, a non-profit organization that honors fallen law enforcement officers.
Galesburg Public Library growing a seed collection
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published April 22, 2022 at 8:34 AM CDT Courtesy photo / Galesburg Public Library The Galesburg Public Library has launched a seed library that will house hundreds of fruit, vegetable, herb, and flower seeds for patrons to take and plant at home. The latest holdings at the Galesburg Public Library are seeds. The library has launched a new program for members of the community to exchange seeds.
Newer Galesburg city council members support Churchill project
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published April 20, 2022 at 9:19 AM CDT Jane Carlson / Tri States Public Radio Churchill Junior High will be vacated at the end of this school year as part of Galesburg District 205's facilities plan. The school board has approved transferring the property to the city of Galesburg at no cost, but city council members are split on how to proceed.
Burlington named Tree City USA for 34th year
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published April 19, 2022 at 10:57 AM CDT Courtesy photo / City of Burlington Burlington's Snake Alley is pictured here. The city has around 250 different species of trees planted and maintains around 10,000 trees annually. Burlington has been named a Tree City USA for the 34th consecutive year. “It’s a big deal,”said Ryan Gourley, superintendent of parks and forestry for the city of Burlington.
OSF HealthCare buys Cottage properties for $4 million
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published April 15, 2022 at 11:18 AM CDT Jane Carlson / Tri States Public Radio Galesburg's Cottage Hospital, shown here on Jan. 7. OSF HealthCare acquired multiple parcels of real estate from Galesburg’s Cottage Hospital for $4 million. The sale was recorded April 12, according to the Knox County Assessor’s Office. According to parcel numbers and property tax records, the sale includes the following properties in Galesburg: 695 N.
Sandburg to invest in virtual reality system for criminal justice students
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published April 15, 2022 at 9:21 AM CDT Courtesy photo / Carl Sandburg College Carl Sandburg College will use a grant from the Illinois Community College Board for a police training simulator. The grant is to help ease workforce transitions for criminal justice students. Criminal justice students at Carl Sandburg College will soon be stepping into virtual reality to become better law enforcement professionals.
OSF dedicates new emergency department in Monmouth
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published April 12, 2022 at 3:51 PM CDT A $5.5 million redesigned and expanded emergency department OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth is slated to open within a couple weeks. OSF officials gathered with community members for a blessing ceremony and dedication in the 10,000 square foot space. “Thanks for coming to celebrate with us in this expansion of our emergency department,” said Sister Judith Ann Duvall, chairperson of OSF HealthCare Boards.
Judge denies motion to move Cottage bankruptcy proceedings to Peoria
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published April 12, 2022 at 12:31 PM CDT Heather Norman / Tri States Public Radio A federal judge denied a motion to move bankruptcy proceedings for Cottage Clinics from Michigan to Illinois. The federal judge overseeing bankruptcy proceedings for Cottage Clinics has denied a motion to move the case from Michigan to Illinois. CEO Sanjay Sharma filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy for the clinics affiliated with Galesburg’s Cottage Hospital on Jan.
‘Nothing happens unless first we dream:’ Galesburg breaks ground on new library
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published April 8, 2022 at 10:38 AM CDT Jane Carlson / Tri States Public Radio Library and public officials gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony on April 7 at the site of Galesburg's future public library. “April is the cruelest month.” So goes a line of verse by T.S. Eliot.
‘Grow Fort Madison’ plan adopted by city council
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published April 7, 2022 at 9:43 AM CDT Wikimedia Commons / Census figures show a seven percent population decline in Fort Madison from 2010 to 2020. City leaders are hoping to reverse the trend and increase the city's population with a "Grow Fort Madison" plan. Following a seven percent population decline between 2010 and 2020, Fort Madison has a vision to grow the city’s population by 1,000 residents over the next four years.
Knox County residents asked to complete broadband internet survey
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published April 4, 2022 at 12:28 PM CDT Jane Carlson / Tri States Public Radio Knox County leaders are asking all citizens to complete a survey this month to determine where reliable, high-speed broadband internet service is lacking across the county.
Cottage has backlog of 1,500 medical records requests; one doctor remains employed at clinic
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published March 24, 2022 at 9:07 AM CDT Heather Norman / Tri States Public Radio One doctor remains employed at Cottage Clinics, according to an ombudsman overseeing patient care amid bankruptcy proceedings. Administration is being asked to address a large backlog of medical records requests.
Galesburg’s shuttered Broadview Hotel could be demolished
Tri States Public Radio | By Jane Carlson Published March 22, 2022 at 10:20 AM CDT Rich Egger / Tri States Public Radio The Galesburg city council has authorized proceeding with demolition of the iconic hotel, restaurant, and lounge on the city's public square that has been closed since 2020. The Broadview Hotel on Galesburg’s public square has seen better days. City officials say it’s a harbor for illegal activities, two years after it closed due to a number of code violations.
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