Knox County Farm Bureau Manager Announces Resignation
The Knox County Farm Bureau Board of Directors announced today that its Farm Bureau Manager will resign from her position.
New Credit and Debit Cards to Offer Higher Security Through Microchip
Local businesses are preparing for a new type of credit and debit cards that are already being issued by banks.
Galesburg Honors Altrusa Club for 70 years of Service
Today is Altrusa Day in Galesburg, in order to honor the clubs 70 years of service to the community.
McCutcheon, Lena “Nana” M.
Lena M. McCutcheon “Nana”, 94, of Galesburg, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Heartland Health Care Center.
Brodie, Norman D.
Mr. Norman Dean Brodie, 85, of Galesburg, Ill. died 10:15 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg.
Enstrom, Rosalie M.
Rosalie M. Enstrom, 87, of rural Viola, IL, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at home.
Bears Sign Cornerback Tracy Porter to 1-year Contract
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – The Chicago Bears signed veteran cornerback Tracy Porter to a one-year contract Monday to bolster their secondary.
Ex-Illinois Soccer Player Joins Those Suing over Concussions
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – A former University of Illinois soccer player has joined a growing list of the school’s athletes who have complained about improper medical treatment and playing conditions.
Vanderbilt Gets by Illinois, 4-2, to Take Super Regional
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – Dansby Swanson scored the go-ahead run for Vanderbilt in a 4-2 victory over Illinois on Monday that sent defending national champions back to the College World Series.
Tulowitzki Powers Rockies to 11-3 Win over Cardinals
DENVER (AP) – Troy Tulowitzki hit a three-run homer in the first and David Hale threw seven effective innings, lifting the Colorado Rockies to an 11-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.
Sale Fans 14, White Sox Beat Astros; Correa Debuts with RBI
CHICAGO (AP) – Chris Sale struck out 14 and the Chicago White Sox beat Houston 3-1 on a rainy Monday night, with highly regarded Carlos Correa driving in the Astros’ run in his big league debut.
Tampa Beats Chicago 3-2, Takes 2-1 Lead in Stanley Cup Final
CHICAGO (AP) – Cedric Paquette scored the tiebreaking goal on an exceptional pass from Victor Hedman with 3:11 to play, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead
Dennis Hastert: Ex-Speaker Pleads Not Guilty
CHICAGO (AP) — Dennis Hastert has pleaded not guilty to all counts in his hush-money case.
Air Force Sergeant Who Fled Illinois Trial Found in Nevada
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AP) — An Air Force sergeant who disappeared while awaiting a child sex assault court-martial trial at Scott Air Force Base has been arrested in Nevada.
IHSA Names New Director To Take Over in January
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois High School Association says Craig Anderson will become its next executive director.
Rockford Police Say Group Of Teenagers Behind Crime Spree
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Rockford police say a group of teenagers are behind a series of armed robberies and carjackings, with women particularly being targeted.
Scientists Trying To Revive Endangered Butterflies in Elgin
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — Scientists who tried to reintroduce a rare butterfly into a swampy Elgin forest preserve two years ago say they can’t find any colonies of the butterfly.
Man Rescued After Pickup Swept Into Central Illinois River
ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say they’ve rescued a man from a pickup that was in water several feet deep in central Illinois.
Springfield Population Growing, But Slower Than Last Decades
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Springfield’s population is expected to continue to increase over the next 25 years, but at a slightly slower rate than over previous decades.
Annual Illinois Statewide Science Fair Moves To Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — Millikin University in Decatur will host next year’s statewide science fair.