Monmouth Church Celebrates 50 Years of Merger
An area church will mark its 50th anniversary this weekend, in celebration of a merger that took place in the 1960’s.
Building and Grounds Committee Approves Bid Package for GHS Entryway
Renovations to Galesburg High School’s entryway and lobby are expected to come in within the projected budget.
Chicago Cardinal Francis George dies at age 78
CHICAGO (AP) — Cardinal Francis George, a vigorous defender of Roman Catholic orthodoxy who played a key role in the church’s response to the clergy sex abuse scandal, has died. He was 78.
Colbert Leaving Illinois Basketball Team
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Backup forward Austin Colbert says he plans to transfer from Illinois.
For Bulls’ Rose, Suiting Up for Playoffs Long Time in Making
CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose had no interest in looking back, in discussing what might have been.
White Sox Send Petricka to Triple-A on Rehab Assignment
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have sent right-hander Jake Petricka to Triple-A Charlotte on an injury rehabilitation assignment.
Reports: Top Prospect Kris Bryant Headed to the Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Prized prospect Kris Bryant looks to be on his way to the Chicago Cubs.
Crawford Back in Net for Blackhawks in Game 2 vs. Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chicago coach Joel Quenneville is going back to veteran goaltender Corey Crawford for Game 2 against the Nashville Predators, and he says it was an easy decision.
Lackey, Carpenter Spark St. Louis’ 4-0 Win Over Milwaukee
ST. LOUIS (AP) — John Lackey threw seven scoreless innings and Matt Carpenter doubled twice, helping the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.
Wild Open Playoff Series with 4-2 Victory over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jason Zucker and Matt Dumba gave Minnesota a two-goal lead through two periods and the Wild kept chances to a minimum for Devan Dubnyk, opening the playoffs strong with a 4-2 victory over
Chicago Woman Charged with Fabricating Kidnapping Story
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a 39-year-old South Chicago woman filed a false police report about being kidnapped and held in an abandoned building for three days.
"Close-call" Reporting Adopted by Metra, US Officials
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Metra employees will now be able to anonymously report operating-rule violations or errors to that have an impact on safety.
“Close-call” Reporting Adopted by Metra, US Officials
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Metra employees will now be able to anonymously report operating-rule violations or errors to that have an impact on safety.
NIU Offers Honors Course on 'Game of Thrones'
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois University is offering a course this semester on the HBO series “Game of Thrones.”
NIU Offers Honors Course on ‘Game of Thrones’
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois University is offering a course this semester on the HBO series “Game of Thrones.”
Baha'i Temple To Dedicate New Welcome Center
WILMETTE, Ill. (AP) — The Baha’i temple in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette will dedicate a new welcome center next month.
Baha’i Temple To Dedicate New Welcome Center
WILMETTE, Ill. (AP) — The Baha’i temple in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette will dedicate a new welcome center next month.
Illinois Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty Gives Up 84 Dogs
FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) — Stephenson County Animal Control officials say a northern Illinois woman charged with animal cruelty has turned 84 dogs over to officials.
SIU Officials Approve 5 Percent Tuition Increase
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees has approved a 5 percent tuition hike for incoming undergraduate students next year.
Airline Flight Delayed When Snoring Passenger Poked
CHICAGO (AP) — A passenger aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago to Manchester, New Hampshire was removed after allegedly poking a snoring passenger with a pen.