Kistler, Arlan “Bit” W.
Arlan “Bit” Wayne Kistler, 63, of Victoria, Illinois passed at 6:26 P.M. on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at his home.
Mitchell, Anita L.
Anita Louise Mitchell, 68 of Galesburg, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 12, 2015 due to a tragic car accident.
Gibbs, Julia “Jill” M.
Mrs. Julia M. “Jill” Gibbs, 76, of Knoxville, Illinois passed away 11:47 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Meadows, Clifton A.
Mr. Clifton A. Meadows, 93, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2015 in Seminary Manor.
Lewis, Sidney “Sid” R.
Sidney R. “Sid” Lewis, 70 of Abingdon, was called to be with his Heavenly Father at 12:16 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He passed away unexpectedly at his home.
Nichols, Doris Verlee “Creek”
Doris Verlee “Creek” Nichols of Marion, IN formally of Alexis, IL passed away Monday May 11, 2015, 9:56 am at the Lutheran Hospital Ft. Wayne, IN.
Swank, Virginia
Virginia Swank, 89, of Abingdon, died at 8:33 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the Thunderbird Palliative Care Unit in Glendale, Arizona.
Galesburg Man Charged For Stealing From His Grandparents
On Wednesday, A Galesburg Man was arrested for stealing credit cards from his grandparents.
28th Annual Fishing Derby Lures in Young Fishers
This Sunday marks the 28th annual Fishing Derby at Lincoln Park Lagoon.
Cavaliers End The Bulls Season In Game 6 Blowout
CHICAGO (AP) — LeBron James struggled to score 15 points, Kyrie Irving limped off the court and the Cleveland Cavaliers still beat the Chicago Bulls 94-73 on Thursday night to clinch their Eastern Conference semifinal series in
Protecting Home Ice Could Decide NHL’s Conference Finals
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have a sellout streak of 323 games and counting. The New York Rangers play in the world’s most famous arena, and the Anaheim Ducks are undefeated at home in the playoffs.
Bulls’ Noah Wins J. Walter Kennedy Award For Citizenship
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah won the J. Walter Kennedy Award, given annually to an NBA player, coach or trainer for community service.
UCO Hires SIU Assistant Hankins As Head Basketball Coach
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — The University of Central Oklahoma has announced the hiring of Southern Illinois University associate head coach Tom Hankins as the new head basketball coach at UCO.
Ducks’ Perry Misses Another Practice, But Should Play Sunday
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Corey Perry has missed his second straight practice with the Anaheim Ducks to rest for the Western Conference finals.
Some Illini Players Use Twitter To Back Coaches
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Some current and former Illinois football players started their own Twitter campaign in support of Illinois coach Tim Beckman and his staff following allegations they mishandled a player’s injuries.
Carpenter’s Homer in 8th Lifts Cardinals Over Indians 2-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Matt Carpenter hit a two-run homer off reliever Marc Rzepczynski in the eighth inning after Cleveland replaced starter Trevor Bauer, rallying the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 win over the Indians on Thursday.
Cubs Rally for 6-5 Win, 4-Game Sweep of Mets
CHICAGO (AP) — Dexter Fowler homered and scored the winning run in the seventh inning on a passed ball, and the Chicago Cubs rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the New York Mets 6-5 on Thursday,
James Struggles, Cavaliers Still Advance Past Bulls 94-73
CHICAGO (AP) — LeBron James struggled to score 15 points, Kyrie Irving limped off the court and the Cleveland Cavaliers still beat the Chicago Bulls 94-73 on Thursday night to clinch their Eastern Conference semifinal series in
Renee Fleming Extends Chicago Lyric Opera Contract 2 Years
CHICAGO (AP) — Famed soprano Renee Fleming will spend another two years working with the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Animal Control Officers Seize Peoria Man’s Pet Alligator
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Animal control officers have seized a pet alligator from a Peoria man’s home.