Goff, Ermil “Popeye” E.
Ermil “Popeye” Eugene Goff, 82, of Oquawka, IL passed away at 12:45 PM Saturday June 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1933 in Dawn, MO to Willard I. and Anna Lucile (Rohr) Goff.
Wilson, Betty L.
Betty Lou Wilson, 89, of Galesburg, died at 11:58 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 in the emergency room at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Hanna, Donald L.
Donald L. Hanna, 83, of Alexis, IL died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA.
Chockley, Tanner J.
Tanner Joe Chockley, 20, of Galesburg, Illinois peacefully passed away at 9:30AM Saturday, June 6, 2015, at home.
Business Booms in Galesburg Thanks to Weekend Events
A number of events took place in Galesburg over the weekend, packing hotels and businesses alike for arguably the busiest weekend of the year.
Summer Swim Opportunities Set for Galesburg
The Lake Storey Beach and Lakeside Splashzone Water Park are both finally open for business for the summer.
Bickell, Van Riemsdyk Could Be Back For Blackhawks in Game 3
CHICAGO (AP) — Coach Joel Quenneville says forward Bryan Bickell and defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk could return to the Chicago Blackhawks’ lineup for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals against Tampa Bay on Monday night.
White Sox Place Jennings On Disabled List, Bring Up Guerra
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed left-handed reliever Dan Jennings on the 15-day disabled list due to inflammation on the left side of his neck prior to their game Sunday against the Detroit Tigers.
Stormy Weather Postpones Vanderbilt-Illinois Super Regional
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The second of a three-game series of the super regional between Vanderbilt and Illinois has been postponed until Monday because of stormy weather.
Homers By Cespedes, Martinez Lead Tigers Past White Sox 6-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Yoenis Cespedes and J.D. Martinez homered in the sixth inning to power the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Sunday.
Cards Rally With 3 Runs in 8th To Beat Dodgers 4-2
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jhonny Peralta homered and singled home the go-ahead run during a three-run eighth inning, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night.
Bryant Gets 3 Hits, Cubs Hand Nationals 8th Loss in 10 Games
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kris Bryant tripled, doubled, singled and scored twice as the Chicago Cubs sent the Washington Nationals to their eighth loss in 10 games, 6-3 Sunday.
Chicago Mayor Nominates New Housing Authority CEO
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials have nominated the former CEO of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation as the acting leader of the Chicago Housing Authority.
Chicago’s DuSable Museum To Open New Exhibit
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s DuSable Museum of African American History will soon open a new exhibit chronicling journeys toward equality and freedom.
Project Involving Lake Shore Drive, Stevenson Set To Begin
CHICAGO (AP) — A multimillion dollar reconstruction project of a ramp linking the Stevenson Expressway to Lake Shore Drive is about to make navigating through the area a bit trickier.
Police: Teen Missing After Being Swept Away in Peoria Creek
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say they are looking for a 15-year-old boy swept away in a rain-swollen creek in Peoria.
Flood Warnings Come As Central Illinois Drenched By Storms
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Weather officials say severe storms have drenched central Illinois and caused damage in some areas.
Authorities: Man Dies After Being Found in High Rise Pool
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago authorities say a 77-year-old man is dead after being found unresponsive in a high-rise building pool.
900 Runners Estimated at “Soggy” Run Galesburg Run
Around 7 a.m. yesterday, the corner of Simmons and Prairie streets in Galesburg were full with runners, volunteers, and food vendors.
Knox College Graduates Over 300 in 170th Commencement
Despite rainy conditions, parents, family, and friends, packed the south lawn on the campus of Knox College yesterday for the 170th commencement ceremony.