Galesburg Farmers Market Just Around the Corner
The parking lot on Simmons street will be filling up with the Galesburg Farmer’s Market beginning on May 2nd.
Monmouth College To Receive Over $8 Million For New Initiatives
An area college will reportedly receive more than $8 Million dollars thanks to a challenge gift from an anonymous couple.
Major League Soccer Suspends 3 Players for 1 Game
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer suspended Chicago Fire midfielder Matt Watson, Sporting Kansas City midfielder Servando Carrasco and Real Salt Lake midfielder John Stertzer on Wednesday for one game each and fined them undisclosed amounts.
Ducks, Rangers Back in Action after Short Break
CHICAGO (AP) — The next playoff opponent for Washington and Minnesota is a reminder of painful losses for each team. It’s the second round that brings back bad memories for Anaheim.
Bears GM Pace Stays Away from NFL Draft Headquarters
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace will conduct his first draft at Halas Hall, far away from the festival atmosphere of the city where the draft is being held for the first time
Cubs Cleared of Tampering with Rays’ Maddon
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has ruled that the Chicago Cubs did not violate tampering rules when they pursued manager Joe Maddon last fall.
Bourjos’ Legs Help Cardinals Beat Phillies 5-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Peter Bourjos hit a game-tying RBI triple, then scored the go-ahead run by beating the throw home on an infield tapper to fuel a four-run fifth inning in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 5-2
Cole, McCutchen Lead Pirates Past Cubs, 8-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Gerrit Cole allowed three hits over six innings, Andrew McCutchen had a two-run triple and the Pittsburgh Pirates posted an 8-1 victory Wednesday night, salvaging the finale of the three-game series and snapping the
At Empty Camden Yards, Orioles Beat White Sox 8-2
BALTIMORE (AP) — In what was believed to be the first major league game played without fans in attendance, Chris Davis hit a three-run homer in a six-run first inning Wednesday and the Baltimore Orioles beat the
US Wants Illinois to Administer Statewide Science Tests
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education says Illinois has violated the law for failing to administer statewide science tests this school year.
Interview: Jesse Hodierne-Prairie State Legal Services on “Galesburg Live”
Jesse Hodierne, staff attorney for Prairie State Legal Services, joined Terry Cavanaugh on “Galesburg Live”, April 25th, to discuss the foreclosure process.
Chicago Man Faces 5 Years For Filing False Tax Returns
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man is sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for his part in the theft of hundreds of identities and claiming more than $350,000 in false tax returns.
Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced For Impersonating US Marshal
CHICAGO (AP) — A 39-year-old suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to three years in prison for impersonating a deputy U.S. marshal, including once at a McDonald’s.
Bradley Names Longtime Administrator as Interim President
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Bradley University has named a veteran administrator as interim president while it conducts a nationwide search for someone to fill the job permanently.
Police: Woman Shot in Leg in Downtown Chicago Party Bus
CHICAGO (AP) — Police say a 24-year-old woman was accidentally shot in a party bus in downtown Chicago early Wednesday morning.
College of DuPage President Takes Leave Amid Investigations
GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (AP) — The president of a community college in suburban Chicago is going on medical leave amid a federal investigation and criticism of the school’s spending.
Emanuel Outlines Plan to end longtime debt practices
CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel has offered steps to phase out years-old debt practices he hopes will help improve Chicago’s financial problems.
Man Admits Gun Thefts Meant To Arm Ferguson Protesters
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois parolee faces up to two decades in federal prison after admitting in court he helped steal assault-style rifles and other firearms from a store in what authorities say was
State Treasurer Shares 100-Day Report with Galesburg
Education, Access, and opportunity. Those are the three words inscribed in the letter head of a report that was recently completed by the Illinois State Treasurers office.
Run Galesburg Run Coming Up in Just Over a Month
The 4th Annual Run Galesburg Run will be held June 7th at 7am.