New Holiday Inn Breaks Ground in Galesburg
81 contemporary guest rooms and a 1,200 square ft. meeting space will reportedly be key features of a new hotel being built in Galesburg.
District 205 Hires Finance and Operations Superintendent
District 205 has hired its new Finance and Operations Superintendent.
Lavere Taylor, Judy
Judy Lavere Taylor, 75, of Galesburg, died at 8:57 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.
Kerner, H. “Ruth”
“Ruth” Kerner, 82, of Alpha, Illinois died Saturday, April 19, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center in Galesburg. Services are 10:30 AM Thursday April 23, 2015 at Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home in Alpha. Burial is in the Pleasant View
Thompson, Gordon E.
Mr. Gordon E. Thompson, 95, of Knoxville, Illinois, died at 1:10 pm Wednesday, April 17, 2015, at Heartland Health Care Center, surrounded by loving family members.
Rankin, Helen Theresa
Helen Theresa Rankin, 79, of Galesburg, formerly of Alexis, died at 9:14 a.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Benedict, Davey L.
Davey L. Benedict, age 85, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 10:15 P.M. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.
Pearce, Eric E.
Eric E. Pearce, 34, of Jacksonville, IL, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 11:53 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.
Former Chicago Bears Linebacker Doug Buffone dead at 70
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Chicago Bears linebacker Doug Buffone has been found dead in his home.
Blackhawks Rookie Goaltender Steals the Show in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville says rookie Scott Darling will make his second straight start in goal in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against Nashville on Tuesday night.
Fan Hit in Back of Head by Foul Ball at Cubs-Pirates Game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs was delayed 23 minutes Monday night after a female fan behind home plate was hit in the back of the head by a ball off the
White Sox Promote LHP Rodon From Minors
CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox have promoted top pitching prospect Carlos Rodon from Triple-A Charlotte.
Pominville, Parise give Wild 3-0 win over Blues
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Devan Dubnyk made 17 saves and Jason Pominville and Zach Parise scored second-period goals and the Minnesota Wild earned a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 3 of their
Bryant’s 3 RBIs Lead Cubs over Pirates 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kris Bryant turned his tiebreaking two-run double into a Little League homer with some heads-up baserunning, and the star rookie had three hits and three RBIs Monday night to lead the Chicago Cubs to
White Sox Rally for 4-3 Victory over Indians
CHICAGO (AP) — Melky Cabrera capped Chicago’s four-run ninth inning with an RBI single off Cody Allen, sending the White Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.
Butler Scores 31, Bulls Beat Bucks 91-82 to Go Up 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Jimmy Butler set a playoff career-high for the second straight game with 31 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-82 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round
Michelle Obama to Give Commencement Speech at Chicago School
CHICAGO (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama will give the commencement address at a Chicago high school this spring.
Man Charged with Taking Items from Fairdale Tornado Victims
SYCAMORE, Ill. (AP) — A 44-year-old northern Illinois man is accused of taking dozens of items donated to Fairdale residents following a tornado earlier this month.
State Officials Seek “Illinoisan of the Day” Nominations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — State officials are seeking nominations for the annual “Illinoisan of the Day” award.
Eastern Illinois Plans to Talk Ideas with Community College
MATOON, Ill. (AP) — Eastern Illinois University’s Board of Trustees plans to meet this week with its counterparts from a local community college about current and future collaborations.