While no formal cleanup or demolition plans have been submitted to the city at this time, the current owners of a large, unused, and dilapidated portion of Galesburg’s Sandburg Mall have taken some initial steps to address the future of the property.

A $250,000 donation from Graham Health System to the Spoon River College Foundation will support the School of Nursing and Allied Health Learning Lab at the new SRC campus in Macomb.

As Western Illinois University enters its 126th year, President Kristi Mindrup wants to focus on the institution’s future instead of dwelling on the recent past.

Illinois State Police Special Agents collected electronic evidence at a residence in the 400 block of North Academy Street on Thursday. The evidence was analyzed and revealed child sexual abuse materials.

City leaders say the district will spur economic development.

Brad Beekman is a retired Illinois State Police master sergeant. He's campaigning for the seat held by Democratic State Sen. Mike Halpin.

A federal judge has ordered Galesburg District 205 to pay more than $248,000 in attorney fees and other costs to the parents of a child with disabilities after siding with them in a civil rights lawsuit over the child’s educational placement. Superintendent John Asplund said the district may appeal the order.

Blake Severs served as the Macomb Park District’s superintendent of support services for the past three years.

City Administrator Scott Coker said they will be addressing the plan's details such as the design of the new performance space.

State's Attorney Matt Kwacala said the charges cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.