Burgland Drugstore To Close After More Than 25 Years
“The end of an era is coming.” That’s according to George Burgland who told WGIL this morning that after more than 25 years of serving the Galesburg area, his business, Burgland Drugs will close its doors May
Carver, Florence R.
Florence R. Carver, 89, of Little York, IL died at 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015 north of Monmouth, IL.
Henbest, John R.
John R. Henbest, age 77, of Knoxville, Illinois, died at 2:43 A.M. on Friday, May 15, 2015 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, Illinois.
Coon, Ronda L.
Mrs. Ronda L. Coon, 46, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:32 pm Sunday May 17, 2015 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center Galesburg.
Warm Weather Brings Possibility of West Nile Virus
Recent rains and increasing temperatures brings mosquitos back outside that may carry the West Nile Virus.
Chicago Mayor Raises Stakes in Hockey Bet With Anaheim Mayor
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has upped his friendly bet with his counterpart in Anaheim, California, on the outcome of the NHL’s Western Conference finals.
Cubs 3B Bryant Pulled After 4 Innings Due to Illness
CHICAGO (AP) — Third baseman Kris Bryant has left the Chicago Cubs’ game against the Pittsburgh Pirates because he was feeling ill.
Wong, Lynn Star as Cardinals Beat Tigers To Avoid Sweep
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kolten Wong hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning and Lance Lynn got his fifth career RBI to back his dominant pitching as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers
Pirates Stop 4-Game Slide With 3-0 Win Over Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — A.J. Burnett worked around five walks while pitching seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stopped a four-game losing streak by cooling off the Chicago Cubs with a 3-0 victory on Sunday.
Garcia, Ramirez Each Drive in 2 Runs as White Sox Beat A’s
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Avisal Garcia hit a two-run homer, Alexei Ramirez had two hits and two RBIs, and Jeff Samardzija pitched eight strong innings to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Athletics 7-3 Sunday for
Andersen’s Ducks Knock Off Blackhawks 4-1 in WCF Opener
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)–Hampus Lindholm, Nate Thompson and Jakob Silfverberg each had a goal and an assist, and the Anaheim Ducks opened the Western Conference finals with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
Wrongfully Convicted Man Graduates From Loyola’s Law School
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man has graduated from law school years after he was exonerated for a rape conviction that led to a 28-year prison sentence.
Official: Police shoot, Kill Suspect in South Chicago Suburb
HARVEY, Ill. (AP) — A spokesman for the southern Chicago suburb of Harvey says police have shot and killed a robbery suspect who fired a weapon at officers in a parking lot.
Efforts Underway To Raise $8.8M For Governor’s Mansion
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Efforts will start this week in Springfield to raise private money to pay for a needed $8.8 million in renovations and repairs to the 160-year-old Illinois Executive Mansion.
Embankment Crumbles, Closes Chicago-Area’s Yellow Line Train
CHICAGO (AP) — Earth supporting the Chicago Transit Authority’s Yellow Line train tracks has eroded and fallen away, forcing transportation officials to suspend service.
Kankakee Paint Roller Company Expanding, To Add 40 New Jobs
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — A Kankakee company that makes painting tools is expanding its facility and adding jobs.
Central Illinois Arborists Try To Spare Trees From Ash Borer
SALISBURY, Ill. (AP) — Arborists are working to help some ash trees in central Illinois fight off potential infestations by emerald ash borers.
Southern Illinois City Brings Aboard 1st Police Dog
TROY, Ill. (AP) — A small southern Illinois city has its first police dog, a 17-month-old German shepherd that understands only Dutch.
Illinois Freight Train Derailment Causes Delays For Amtrak
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A freight train derailment has caused delays lasting hours for Amtrak passengers traveling between St. Louis and Chicago.
Chicago Mayor, Aldermen Ready for Inauguration
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will be sworn into office for a second term as leader of the nation’s third-largest city.