Galesburg’s Allen Chapel AME Holds Prayer Vigil for South Carolina AME Victims
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church held a prayer vigil this afternoon for the victims of the shooting at Emanuel AME on Wednesday.
Seminary Street Casey’s Now in Operation
Members of the Galesburg Chamber of Commerce joined with Casey’s General Store officials earlier today for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Fowler, Keith E.
Mr. Keith E. Fowler, 56, of Galesburg died at 4:07 am Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at his home.
Newburgh, Terry L.
Mr. Terry L. Newburgh, 67, of Galesburg, Ill. died 6:19 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Ill.
Bears Sign Sherrod Martin, Daniel Thomas to 1-year Deals
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – The Chicago Bears have signed safety Sherrod Martin and running back Daniel Thomas to one-year contracts.
Astros’ GM Luhnow Disputes Details Related to Hacking Probe
HOUSTON (AP) – Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow is refuting some information surrounding the FBI’s investigation into whether St. Louis Cardinals officials breached the team’s computer database.
Cardinals Chairman DeWitt: ‘Rogue’ Behavior Will be Punished
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. is blaming “rogue” behavior on the team’s involvement in the alleged hacking of the Houston Astros’ player personnel database.
Minor League Pitchers on Cubs, Twins Given 72-Game Drug Bans
NEW YORK (AP) – Assael Aquino and Luiz Escanio of the Chicago Cubs and Daulin Ramirez of the Minnesota Twins have been suspended 72 games each following positive tests under baseball’s minor league drug program.
White Sox Recall RHP Scott Carroll, Designate Hector Noesi
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago White Sox recalled right-hander Scott Carroll from Triple-A Charlotte and designated right-hander Hector Noesi for assignment before Thursday night’s game with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Latest: Confetti Ends Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup Rally
UNDATED (AP) – Chicago Blackhawks players took turns lifting the Stanley Cup and addressing fans at their championship rally in Soldier Field.
Vargas Hits Winning HR With 2 Outs in 9th, Twins Sweep Cards
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Slumping Kennys Vargas hit a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 2-1 victory and a two-game sweep of the St.
Gerrit Cole Wins MLB-Best 11th as Pirates Top White Sox 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) – Gerrit Cole became the majors’ first 11-game winner and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the struggling Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to a season-high eight games.
Urshela’s Single Lifts Indians Past Cubs, 4-3
CLEVELAND (AP) – Rookie Giovanny Urshela’s seventh-inning single drove in the go-ahead run and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Thursday night.
Ex-McHenry Coroner Charged, Accused of Not Burying Fetuses
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — The former longtime McHenry County coroner has been indicted on charges she failed to bury two fetuses.
Chicago’s Greek Museum To Host Anthony Quinn Art Exhibit
CHICAGO (AP) — An exhibition of art by late actor Anthony Quinn is opening at the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago.
Walking Tour in Springfield Explores Lincoln Romance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A free walking tour this summer is aimed at history buffs who want to explore the romance between Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd.
U of Illinois Vets Try to Crowd-Fund Dog Research
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Three University of Illinois veterinarians are hoping the public will help them pay for research to try to make surgery safer for dogs.
Alton Woman Charged in Suffocation Death of 4-Month-Old Son
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — A 29-year-old Alton woman has been charged with felony child endangerment in connection with the fatal suffocation of her 4-month-old son.
Sentencing Scheduled in State Worker Theft, Bribery Scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois Department of Public Health aide accused in a bribery and theft scheme involving state funds is due in court for sentencing.
Belleville Man Gets 7 Years in Prison on Meth Charges
BELLEVILE, Ill. (AP) — A former Belleville roofer has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to making methamphetamine.