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Deal to keep Bushnell factory open: ‘Today ought to be a celebration’
Bushnell Mayor Robin Wilt remembers the sounds of summer nights with the windows open as she grew up in the small western Illinois community. “And you would lie there at night and hear the hammers drop all night long. It wasn’t a bothersome noise. It was a home noise. Between hammers and trains, that’s all you heard all night long,” Wilt said.
Fishing derby, live music, painting and more: 9 things going on in Galesburg
It's the final weekend before the unofficial kick-off to summer with Memorial Day weekend, and there's plenty of things going on in the Galesburg area. Here are nine things we found to do. Annual Youth Fishing Derby. What: The Annual Youth Fishing Derby provides families the opportunity for children to...
Galesburg mayor says he’s seeking second term
GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - Peter Schwartzman Mayor of Galesburg announced he will be seeking a second term as mayor. “Over the past few months I have spoken to many Galesburg residents and, based on those conversations and many accomplishments of my first three years, I am very much looking forward to the prospects of a second term as mayor. I believe the future for Galesburg is very bright and I hope to play a part in making it ‘the best city to live in.’ I thank all city residents and city staff that work diligently to make Galesburg a great city to live in. I am so honored to represent the wonderful people of our city.”
Knox College students protest for Palestine, call for disclosure of investments
Knox College students joined college students across the country protesting for an end to violence in Palestine. “We refuse to be complicit in genocide, and we must take action to stop it. I believe one day Knox will celebrate us,” said senior Marin Hart in a speech that opened the protest on May 10.
Sentencing rescheduled for Granite City man convicted in Illinois deputy’s death
Sentencing for a 24-year-old Granite City man convicted in the death of a Knox County deputy has been rescheduled, court records show. Daylon Richardson now is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 9, according to Henry County Court records. Court records say Richardson appeared May 6 in court after his objection to mandatory natural life in […]
Bushnell Couple Awarded Record $41 Million in Illinois Medical Malpractice Case Against Multiple Healthcare Providers
A staggering $41 million has landed in the lap of a former attorney and his wife following a month-long trial that culminated in a Cook County jury pointing the finger at multiple healthcare providers for a severe medical oversight. Craig Pierce, once a practicing lawyer from Bushnell, and his wife Susan, are to receive what is thought to be Illinois' largest medical malpractice payout for a plaintiff over 70, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
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