Three Galesburg Residents Arrested for Meth Lab

Police arrested three Galesburg residents in connection with methamphetamine on Wednesday.
Grand Illinois Trail and Parks Bike Tour to Ride Through Galesburg

On Sunday, the 13th Annual Grand Illinois Trail and Parks Bike Tour will be traveling through the area, making a stop in Galesburg.
Brown, Vicki L.

Vicki L. Brown, 64, of East Galesburg, Illinois passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 4:20 A.M. at the St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
Hasselbacher, Brenda M.

Brenda Mae (Burwell) Hasselbacher, 64, of Galesburg, died on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Louisville Slugger Mobile Museum to Make St. Louis Stop
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Fans attending this weekend’s interleague series between the Kansas City Royals against the host St. Louis Cardinals will have the chance to touch a bit of history of both teams that squared off
Ex-Illinois Football Staffer Sentenced For Gun Violation

URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Former University of Illinois football staff member Matt Sinclair has been sentenced to 18 months of probation and 100 hours of community service for a weapons violation.
Colts, Bears Agree to Joint Practices Before Preseason Game

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Colts and Bears will hold two days of joint practices in Indianapolis before squaring off in August.
Game 4 Draws 3rd-Best NBCSN Stanley Cup Final Audience
NEW YORK (AP) — Game 4 has drawn the third-largest audience for the Stanley Cup Final on NBCSN.
Thomas’ Late Free Throws Boost the Sun Over the Sky, 67-65

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas scored eight of Connecticut’s final 11 points, including two free throws with 1.9 seconds left, and the Sun beat the Chicago Sky 67-65 on Thursday night.
Montero, Fowler Power Cubs Past Reds

CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Montero and Dexter Fowler each homered, and the Chicago Cubs ended the banged-up Cincinnati Reds’ four-game winning streak with a 6-3 victory Thursday night.
Bill Seeks To Change Court Procedures For Juvenile Offenders
CHICAGO (AP) — A measure awaiting a decision by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner would end automatic transfers to adult court for 15-year-olds and limit the transfer of 16- and 17-year-olds for serious charges, including first-degree murder.
Teams From 3 States Compete in Mine Safety, Rescue Event
HARRISBURG, Ill. (AP) — Teams of miners from Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky tested their safety and rescue skills in a two-day competition held this week in Harrisburg.
Chicago Park To Get Public Art Installation by Yoko Ono
CHICAGO (AP) — The office of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says a new public art installation by Yoko Ono is coming to the city’s South Side.
Illinois High-Speed Rail Work To Disrupt Some Amtrak Routes
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois transportation officials say that work to increase rail speeds to 110 mph will mean service changes for some Amtrak trains between Chicago and St. Louis.
Teams From 3 States Compete in Mine Safety, Rescue Event
HARRISBURG, Ill. (AP) — Teams of miners from Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky tested their safety and rescue skills in a two-day competition held this week in Harrisburg.
New U of Illinois Center Will Focus On Cyber Security
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois will lead a new center that will try to help government and the business world strengthen cyber security.
Kirk’s Office Apologizes For Senator’s Comment on Women
CHICAGO (AP) — A spokeswoman says Illinois’ U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has apologized after being caught on a hot microphone using a word considered disparaging to women.
Rockford Man, 72, Found Stabbed To Death Outside Store
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a 72-year-old man has been found stabbed to death on Rockford’s north side.
5 Madison County Associate Judges Voted Out of Office
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Five southwestern Illinois judges will soon step down from the bench after failing to win adequate support from the circuit’s senior jurists.
District 205 Announces HR Director and GHS Alumnus as New Athletic Director

At last night’s special District 205 School Board Meeting, the New Athletic and Human Resources Directors were introduced to the school board.
