Love’s in Need of 2 More Acres for Upcoming Truck Stop
Love’s Travel Stops and Country Store is expecting to open in the near future once they get the two additional acres of land they need.
District 205 Approves Henning Resignation Settlement
District 205 board members met this afternoon to finalize the multi-month re-classification and now resignation of it’s district athletic director.
Hatch, Donna W.
Donna W. Hatch, 87, Galesburg, formerly of Avon, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. She was born near Avon on May 10, 1927, the daughter of Ray and Hazel Leister Wisner. She
Woods, Beverly A.
Beverly A. Woods, 78, of Monmouth passed away at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at her home.
Skinner, Edward A.
Edward A. Skinner, 87, of Monmouth died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL.
McMaster, Jeffrey H.
Jeffrey H. McMaster, 71, of Monmouth, IL died at 11:43 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.
Brown, Norma E.
Norma E. Brown, 91, of Galesburg, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in Heartland Health Care Center.
Royals OF Cain Thinks Bad Blood With White Sox is Over
CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City outfielder Lorenzo Cain is ready to move on after the Royals brawled with the Chicago White Sox in the series opener on Thursday night.
White Sox Promote RHP Carroll From Triple-A Charlotte
CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox have promoted right-hander Scott Carroll from Triple-A Charlotte and placed reliever Matt Albers on the 15-day disabled list with a broken pinkie finger on his right hand.
Parise, Wild Advance with 4-1 Win Over Blues
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Zach Parise scored twice, including a short-handed, highlight-reel goal to get Minnesota going in the first period, and the Wild advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 4-1 victory over the
Russell’s Bases-Loaded Double Leads Cubs Over Reds 5-2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Rookie Addison Russell doubled with the bases loaded, one of his best moments during his first week in the majors, and the Chicago Cubs held on for a 5-2 victory on Sunday and a
Sam Zell Gives $4M to Illinois Gov. Rauner’s Political Fund
CHICAGO (AP) — Billionaire businessman Sam Zell has donated $4 million to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s new political action committee.
Work To Start Later This Year on Illinois Fertilizer Plant
TUSCOLA, Ill. (AP) — Corn and soybeans have been planted for the last season on a patch of land in rural eastern Illinois that’s to become the site of a $1.4 billion fertilizer plant.
Marion Police Officer Elected to Council Plans to Keep Job
MARION, Ill. (AP) – A southern Illinois police officer who filed a racial discrimination complaint against his employer after he was denied a promotion has been elected to the Marion City Council.
Madigan Continues Push for Campus Sex Assault Protection
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Victims of campus sex assaults in Illinois would have confidential advisers to help guide them through the legal and medical systems under a legislative proposal that has won preliminary approval from state lawmakers.
Madigan Continues Push for Campus Sex Assault Protection
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Illinois’ attorney general is continuing a statewide tour to generate support for more stringent efforts to prevent campus sex assaults.
Lind Homers, Brewers Beat Cardinals For 2nd Win in 12 Games
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Adam Lind hit a two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 Sunday for just their second victory in the last 12 games.
Goodell: Emanuel Delivered in Bringing NFL Draft to Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Mayor Rahm Emanuel was very committed in his push to bring the draft to Chicago.
Illinois Company Wants to Prepare Schools For Shooters
HARVARD, Ill. (AP) — A company in northern Illinois wants to prepare schools in case there is an active gunman on campuses.
Chicago Mother of Earthquake Survivor Worries of His Return
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago mother of a mountain climber who survived a deadly earthquake in Nepal says she’s relieved but has lingering concerns about how her son will get off Mount Everest.