Early Voting Totals Exceed 2011 Figures
The numbers are in, and results are showing that citizens in Galesburg have surpassed early voting numbers from 2011.
Murder Plea Withdrawal Denied by Knox County Judge
The withdrawal of a guilty plea for a Galesburg teen has been denied.
Bears Agree to 1-year Deal with LB Acho
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract with linebacker Sam Acho.
East Beats West in McDonald’s All-American Game 89-87
CHICAGO (AP) — Asia Durr scored 14 points and Taja Cole added 13 points to lead the East to an 89-87 victory over the West in the girl’s McDonald’s All-American game on Wednesday night.
East Beats West in McDonald’s All-American Boys Game 111-91
CHICAGO (AP) — Cheick Diallo scored 18 points and had 10 rebounds to lead the East to a 111-91 win over the West in the boy’s McDonald’s All-American game on Wednesday night.
Martinez Pitches 6 Scoreless Innings as Cards Beat Mets 5-4
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Martinez pitched six scoreless innings and Jhonny Peralta drove in two runs as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 5-4 Wednesday.
Rizzo Hits 3-run Homer as Cubs Beat Brewers and Lohse 11-7
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer off Kyle Lohse, and Jason Hammel allowed one run in five innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 11-7 Wednesday.
Padres Rout Samardzija and White Sox 8-2 as Shields Tunes Up
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — James Shields allowed three hits in three scoreless innings, Jedd Gyorko hit a three-run homer in a five-run first inning against Jeff Samardzija and the San Diego Padres beat a Chicago White Sox
Garcia Homers, Abreu Has 2 More Hits for White Sox in Win
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Avisail Garcia homered among his three hits and drove in four runs, Jose Abreu added to his sizzling spring training with two more hits and a Chicago White Sox split squad beat the
Loyola Takes CBI Title, Beats Louisiana-Monroe 63-62
MONROE, La. (AP) — Devon Turk had 14 points and Loyola of Chicago rallied to win the College Basketball Invitational title, 63-62 over Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday night.
Carter-Williams Leads Bucks to 95-91 Victory Over Bulls
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Michael Carter-Williams had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a rare 95-91 victory at home over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
Aldridge, Thomas M.
Thomas M. Aldridge, 86, of Monmouth, IL died at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg.
Alexander, Leonard D.
Leonard D. Alexander, 84, of Galesburg, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Heartland Health Care Center.
Lynch, Lucinda
Lucinda L. Lynch, 90, of Galesburg, went to be with her Lord and her beloved husband, Darrell, at 5:54 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Seminary Manor.
Johnson, Helen J.
Helen J. Johnson, 71, of Roseville, IL passed away at 10:55 AM Tuesday March 31, 2015 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born on March 24, 1944 in Monmouth, IL to Frank and Mary (Pedigo)
Foutch, Nancy Paulette
Nancy Paulette Foutch, 68 of Abingdon, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at her home.
Maxwell, Jacqueline “Jackie” R.
Jacqueline “Jackie” R. Maxwell, 75 of Abingdon, died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Care Center of Abingdon.
University of Illinois To Create Center Honoring Roger Ebert
CHICAGO (AP) — Efforts are underway to create a center named for late film critic Roger Ebert in the College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Fairmount Park Races Resume After Labor Dispute
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Weekend horse races are expected to resume at Fairmount Park after the southern Illinois track canceled its race card Tuesday because of a labor dispute.
Judge Sentences West Chicago Man For Abuse of Child
CHICAGO (AP) — A West Chicago man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for taking a minor across state lines to abuse sexually.