Burlington city council primary results
Six candidates ran for a pair of four-year seats on the council. The top four advanced to the November 7 election:
- Kay Weiss – 359
- Timothy E. Scott – 280
- Robert Critser – 278
- Jennifer Klever-Kirkman – 249
- Bill Maupin – 237
- Travis Inghram - 104
Critser and Maupin are incumbents.
In addition, three people were in the running for a two-year unexpired term. The top two advanced:
- Antonio Bailey - 297
- Terry Schnack – 238
- Christopher Roepke - 194
That seat became vacant when Matt Rinker was elected to the Iowa House. Annie Wilson, who was appointed to the seat, did not run for election.
One wounded in Galesburg shooting
Galesburg police are investigating a shooting that wounded a man.
Police responded around 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 to a report of shots fired in the 100 block of North Seminary Street. They later learned a gunshot victim had been dropped off at the OSF Saint Mary Medical Medical Center.
The victim was taken to Peoria for treatment of injuries and was later released.
Police arrested the man who took the victim to the hospital for being a felon in possession of a weapon, but he is not a suspect in the shooting.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Galesburg police at (309) 343-9151 or Galesburg Crime Stoppers (309)344-0044.
New city treasurer in Macomb
Andrea Henderson is Macomb’s new city treasurer.
Mayor Mike Inman said Henderson is Macomb’s first-ever Black city-level executive officer.
Inman appointed Henderson to the position after Mac Price resigned, effective Oct. 1, to care for an ailing family member. The city council approved the appointment Monday night, Oct. 9.
Henderson previously worked at Western Illinois University, where she initially worked in the purchasing department. She later worked in human resources before becoming WIU’s Director of Equal Opportunity and Access.
She retired from Western in 2018 after a 30-year career.
Teen girl killed in Quincy shooting
A 16-year-old Quincy girl is dead after a shooting on the city’s northwest side.
Police were called to a residence in the 400 block of Gardner Park Drive around 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 for a report of a suspicious incident, followed by a report of shots fired.
They found the victim dead at the scene. Police said they believe the incident was not a random act.
The victim was a student in Quincy public schools. Police said they were working with the school district to provide counseling and resources for students and staff.
An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.
Galesburg to use AI to assess streets
The city of Galesburg will use a state grant – and artificial intelligence software – to assess roadway conditions.
The $100,000 planning grant from the department of transportation will pay for the A-EYE software and equipment to collect information about pavement conditions for the next three years.
That will allow the city to make data-driven decisions for maintenance and repair of city streets, saving the city money in the long-run.
Macomb completes residential façade program
The city of Macomb said its residential façade program proved successful.
34 homeowners completed projects. The city awarded a total of $301,738 for the program. Another $20,000 was spent on administrative costs.
The city said there continues to be demand for the program. It received submissions from 72 eligible applicants.
The program provided money for home improvements that are visible from the street, such as to roofs, porches, and siding.
SRC purchases land in Macomb
Spoon River College is acquiring more land in Macomb.
The Board of Trustees agreed to pay $386,000 for 4.4 acres on the east border of the new campus it is building on East Jackson Street.
The site currently has a home and two commercial buildings.
The property will allow the college to expand if needed.
President Curt Oldfield said there are no plans to do so until after SRC completes the new campus in the summer of 2025.
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