Super Clean Car Wash To Open in Galesburg
A Super Clean Car Wash will be coming to Galesburg, and is expected to be completed in 90 to 120 days.
Carl Sandburg College Offers Paramedic Training Courses
There is a need for paramedics throughout the state of Illinois, and one local college is helping individuals train to fill that need.
Davis, Mildred P.
Mildred Pauline Davis, 89 of St. Augustine, died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Godsil, Ted
Ted Godsil, 70, passed from this life Saturday, June 13, 2015. Born in Galesburg, IL he was the son of the late Larry and Ruth (Tingley) Godsil.
Morss, Mary K.
Mary K. Morss, 85, a resident of the Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Galesburg and formerly of Abingdon, died at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Marigold.
Senate Resolution Congratulates Chicago Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois’ U.S. senators are on opposite sides of the aisle, but they have joined to congratulate the Chicago Blackhawks.
Blackhawks Bask in Latest Stanley Cup Win
CHICAGO (AP) — General manager Stan Bowman recalled the Chicago Blackhawks’ championship rally and parade falling on his birthday two years ago.
Cubs’ Montero Out with Stiff Back; Rosscup Placed on DL
CLEVELAND (AP) — Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero has been scratched from Wednesday’s lineup because of back stiffness.
Cubs’ Schwarber Gets First Hit
CLEVELAND (AP) — Chicago Cubs rookie Kyle Schwarber, called up to the majors Tuesday, got his first major league hit with a second-inning triple against the Cleveland Indians.
White Sox Manager Robin Ventura Ejected
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura was ejected in the fourth inning Wednesday night by home plate umpire Alfonso Marquez for arguing an interference call on Melky Cabrera.
Attorney Says Cardinals Execs Not Behind Astros Hacking Case
ST. LOUIS (AP) — An attorney for the St. Louis Cardinals says executives of the team were not involved in the hacking of the Houston Astros’ player personnel database.
Milone, Twins Nip Cardinals 3-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tommy Milone gave up one run in seven innings and the Minnesota Twins squeaked out a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.
Cubs Crush Indians 17-0
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kris Bryant had a grand slam and Kyle Schwarber was 4 for 5, including his first major league hit and RBI, and the Chicago Cubs hit four home runs to rout the Cleveland Indians
Locke, Kang Lead Pirates to 3-2 2 Win Over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Locke allowed just two runs in six innings, Jung Ho Kang hit a two-run home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the struggling Chicago White Sox 3-2 Wednesday night for their seventh straight
Chicago Parade to Honor Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup
CHICAGO (AP) — The streets of downtown Chicago will be lined with hockey fans as the city celebrates the Blackhawks’ third Stanley Cup win in six years.
Pittsfield Man Finishes Second in Auctioneer Championship
PITTSFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Brian Curless has a way with words.
Six Flags Great America Boosts Hourly Wages to $9
GURNEE, Ill. (AP) — Six Flags Great America officials say the amusement park operator is raising pay for seasonal workers from $8.25 to $9 an hour.
Cook County Jail Guard Convicted in Attack on Inmate
CHICAGO (AP) — A Cook County Jail guard is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of aggravated battery and official misconduct for attacking an inmate.
95-year-old Carbondale Pedestrian Killed While Getting Mail
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — The death of a 95-year-old Carbondale woman who was struck as she retrieved her mail by a car driven by a 75-year-old is being called an accident by police in southern Illinois.
O’Fallon Scraps Arts Festival After City Feud with Founder
O’FALLON, Ill. (AP) — An annual southwestern Illinois arts festival has been scrapped over a dispute between the event organizer and the city of O’Fallon.