Habitat For Humanity Nearing 50th Home
Knox County Habitat For Humanity is on its way to its 50th home in the area.
Local Humanitarian Larry Miller Passes Away
A Galesburg man passed away on Monday night in Raleigh, West Virginia.
Brooks, Norma
Norma Brooks, age 92, of New Windsor, IL, died Saturday A pril 18, 2015 at the Aledo Health and Rehab Center in Aledo, IL. Cremation has been accorded and memorial services are 2:00 PM Saturday May 9,
Hughs, Jo Kay
Jo Kay Hughs, age 66 of Knoxville, Illinois died on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
Speaks, Don W.
Don W. Speaks, 73, of Galesburg, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Heartland Health Care Center.
Nygard, Judy
Judy Nygard, 75, of Galesburg, died at 6:11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Cardinals Shutting Down Walden For 6-10 Weeks
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals setup man Jordan Walden will be shut down for six to 10 weeks for a strained muscle in his right shoulder.
Rodon To Make First Big League Start For ChiSox on Saturday
CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox rookie pitcher Carlos Rodon is slated to make his first major league starti Saturday against Cincinnati.
Cubs Activate Pitcher Justin Grimm From DL
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have activated right-hander Justin Grimm from the 15-day disabled list and recalled outfielder Matt Szczur from Triple-A Iowa.
Cubs Manager Maddon Ejected For Arguing With Plate Umpire
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon was ejected for arguing balls and strikes in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.
Cabrera, White Sox rally for 7-6 win over Tigers
CHICAGO (AP)–Melky Cabrera homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox scored four times in the eighth inning to rally past the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Wednesday night.
Cubs end Cardinals’ 8-game streak with 6-5 win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Anthony Rizzo homered with three RBIs and Jon Lester had a strong outing for the Chicago Cubs, who ended the St. Louis Cardinals’ eight-game winning streak and their own four-game skid with a
LeBron’s 33 Lead Cavaliers Past Bulls 106-91 in Game 2
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James attacked from the start and scored 33 points, Kyrie Irving added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their semifinal series with Chicago with a 106-91 victory over the Bulls in Game 2
Huntley High School To Consider Changing New School Bell
HUNTLEY, Ill. (AP) — Administrators at Huntley High School outside Chicago are considering a change to a new school bell after sophomore Kyle Ockerlund decided to do a scientific investigation and found the tone was disruptive to
City Feud With Founder Threatens O’Fallon Fall Arts Festival
O’FALLON, Ill. (AP) — The future of an annual fall arts festival in southwestern Illinois is in jeopardy amid a dispute between the event organizer and the city of O’Fallon.
Food Hub in DeKalb County Would Help Farmers Connect
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Organizers in DeKalb County are planning a packing and distribution center for fresh produce grown by local farmers. The (DeKalb) Daily Chronicle reports the facility would be known as a “food hub,” and
U of Illinois Weighs Final Bonus For Retiring President
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Before he retires later this month, University of Illinois President Robert Easter could get one last pay increase.
Illinois Wesleyan Names Wagner Athletic Director
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Wesleyan University has appointed Mike Wagner to be its athletic director.
Illinois Couple Charged With Allegedly Kidnapping Child
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois couple accused of misrepresenting themselves to gain custody of another couple’s adopted child face federal kidnapping charges.
Arraignment in Chicago-Area Air Traffic Fire
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago contractor accused of setting fire to an air traffic control facility is scheduled for arraignment in federal court.