Utility Tax Survey Administered by Galesburg Chamber of Commerce
The Galesburg Chamber of Commerce has administered a survey to their e-mail subscribers to get feedback on the proposed utility tax.
Area Legislators Weigh-in on Budget Impasse
llinois Democrats and Republicans were unable to come together to pass a budget before the new fiscal year began today.
Senate Advances 1-Month Budget; Rauner Likely To Oppose
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has advanced a one-month spending plan that Democrats say will allow critical services to continue as Illinois enters a new fiscal year.
Judge Weighing Missouri Lawmaker Lawsuit over Rams Stadium
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri judge is weighing whether to allow the governor to sign off on plans to build a new stadium for the St. Louis Rams.
Cardinals Place RHP Matt Belisle on 15-day DL
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-handed reliever Matt Belisle on the 15-day disabled list with elbow inflammation, retroactive to June 28.
Trying to Make Hitting Skid Disappear, Maddon Hires Magician
NEW YORK (AP) – Hoping to make a hitting slump disappear, Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon tried a trick.
Blackhawks Agree to One-Year Extension with Goalie Leighton
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with veteran goaltender Michael Leighton on a one-year extension through next season.
Blue Jackets Acquire Saad in Trade with Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Brandon Saad to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a seven-player deal.
Charles, Wiggins Lead New York Liberty Past Sky 89-81
GLENVIEW, Ill. (AP) – Tina Charles had a season-high 26 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and Candice Wiggins hit all five of her 3-pointers, to lead the New York Liberty to an 89-81 win over the
Sale Ties Strikeout Record, White Sox Edge Cardinals in 11th
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Chris Sale matched a major league record by striking out at least 10 in eight straight starts, and the Chicago White Sox outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in 11 innings Tuesday night
Hendricks, 3 Relievers Shut Down Mets in Cubs’ 1-0 Win
NEW YORK (AP) – Kyle Hendricks outpitched Jonathon Niese in a matchup of feeble offenses, and Matt Szczur provided the one big hit Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs snapped a five-game skid with a 1-0 victory
Powell, Inez
Mrs. Inez Powell. 75, of Galesburg died at 4:05 pm Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Heartland Health Care Center.
Whitman, Robert E.
Robert Eugene Whitman, age 90, of Oneida, Illinois passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at 4:37 P.M. at the Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
Rehn, Lois M.
Lois M. Rehn, 88, of Orion, Illinois, formerly of Woodhull, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 29, 2015 at Hillcrest Home in Geneseo. Services are 11:00 AM Friday July 3, 2015 at Bethany Lutheran Church
Ralston, Richard “Dick” L.
Richard “Dick” Leslie Ralston, 84, of Galesburg, died at 4:03 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg.
Illinois Senate Advances Plan to Increase School Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois Senate committee has advanced legislation to increase funding for education this year to a level first proposed by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Rauner Budget Chief: Dems’ Spending Plan ‘Unconstitutional’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget director says a one-month spending plan proposed by Democrats is “unconstitutional” because it would lead to an unbalanced budget.
Rauner Borrows From Special State Funds to Manage Cash Flow
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has borrowed $454 million from special state funds to help manage cash flow as Illinois begins a new fiscal year without a budget.
Eastern Illinois University Could See Budget Cuts, Layoffs
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — The president of Eastern Illinois University says the school is considering budget-cutting measures including layoffs.
Charleston Appoints New Mayor After Mayor Rennels’ Death
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — City Council members in Charleston have chosen a new mayor to serve out the remainder of the term of Mayor Larry Rennels, who died last week.