Man Arrested for Knox Discount Liquor Robbery
The Galesburg Police Department responded to a robbery in progress on the 500th block of South Henderson Street at approximately 3:59 am yesterday.
New Salon and Spa Opens in Downtown Galesburg
A variety of services are available at a new Salon and Spa that recently opened up in Downtown Galesburg.
Missouri Seeks Death for Man Convicted in 6 Illinois deaths
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a 35-year-old man accused in the killing of a couple from Arkansas who is already serving life sentences in six slayings in Illinois.
Jimin Kang Wins Rain-Shortened Symetra Tour Event
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) – South Korea’s Jimin Kang won the Symetra Tour’s Decatur-Forsyth Classic on Sunday when rain washed out the final two rounds.
Blackhawks Return Home Just 1 Win Away From Title
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks are one win away from their third Stanley Cup title in six seasons, and their depth has played a key role against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Delle Donne Scores 24 points and Sky Dominates Fever 98-72
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Elena Delle Donne scored 24 points _ her lowest output of the season _ with nine rebounds and the Chicago Sky dominated the Indiana Fever 98-72 on Sunday.
Cabrera Homers, Rays Top Sale and White Sox 2-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run homer off Chris Sale in the seventh inning, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Royals-Cardinals Series Finale Postponed
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The Kansas City Royals game at the St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed by rain after a delay of 2 hours, 31 minutes.
Castro’s RBI Single in 11th Lifts Cubs Past Reds, 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Starlin Castro drove in the winning run for the second straight night with an RBI single in the 11th inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on
Construction Starts On Illinois River Bridge in Meredosia
MEREDOSIA, Ill. (AP) — Construction has started on a bridge that will span the Illinois River at Meredosia (mair-uh-DOH’-shuh).
5-Year-Old Suburban Chicago Girl Dies When Struck By Vehicle
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a 5-year-old suburban Chicago girl has died after being struck by a vehicle when she walked onto a roadway.
79-Year-Old Woman Dies in Springfield House Fire
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in Springfield say a 79-year-old woman has died in a house fire.
Jacksonville Man Dies in Western Illinois Paraglider Crash
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — Officials in western Illinois say a Jacksonville man was killed in a paraglider crash.
East St. Louis Imposes Youth Curfew After 2 Teens Shot
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — The city of East St. Louis has imposed a curfew for juveniles after two teens were shot, one fatally, last week.
Agent Orange Memorial Dedicated in Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A memorial honoring veterans who died of complications from exposure to Agent Orange has been dedicated in northern Illinois.
Chicago Zoo Helps Re-Introduce Ornate Box Turtles Into Wild
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo and federal officials have launched efforts to help a threatened species of turtle.
NIU Students To Get Community Tours During Orientation
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Prospective Northern Illinois University students will get the chance to better learn DeKalb County under a new partnership between the university and a visitors’ bureau.
Program For More Alternative Fuel Taxis in Chicago Launched
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago may soon see as many as 120 taxi cabs that run on alternative fuel on the city’s streets.
Belleville To Seek Historic Designation For Area of City
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The city of Belleville is attempting to get another area recognized for its historic prominence.
Chicago Woman Dies After Falling Off Railing Above Roadway
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police are investigating the death of a woman who fell off a railing and onto a roadway that snakes underneath portions of the city.