Jeremy Karlin to Announce Run for Knox County State’s Attorney

Galesburg 7th Ward Alderman Jeremy Karlin has begun spreading the word about his announcement to run for Knox County State’s Attorney.
Monmouth-Roseville Teacher Charged with Indecent Solicitation Pleads Not Guilty

A Monmouth-Roseville Teacher arrested this past April for allegedly soliciting a 15-year old male student for oral sex has pleaded not guilty to the charges against her.
Echoles, Gloria J.
Gloria J. Echoles, 61, of Galesburg, died at 12:25 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in the Care Center of Abingdon.
Ex-Illinois Women’s Basketball Players Sue School, Coach

URBANA, Ill. (AP) – Seven former University of Illinois women’s basketball players have sued the university, accusing coach Matt Bollant and a former assistant of violating their civil rights by creating a racially hostile environment.
Blues Sign F Jori Lehtera to 3-year Contract Extension

ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Jori Lehtera to a three-year contract extension that will begin with the 2016-17 season.
Blackhawks Agree to 5-year Extension with C Anisimov

CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a five-year contract extension with Artem Anisimov one day after they acquired the center in a seven-player trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
AP Source: Dunleavy Stays with Bulls, Agrees to 3-year Deal

UNDATED (AP) – A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Mike Dunleavy and the Chicago Bulls have agreed on a new three-year, $14 million contract.
AP Source: Bulls Reach 5-year, $90M Deal with Jimmy Butler

CHICAGO (AP) – A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that All-Star guard Jimmy Butler and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a five-year contract that could be worth about $90 million.
White Sox Activate Reliever Jennings from 15-day DL

ST. LOUIS (AP) – The Chicago White Sox activated reliever Dan Jennings from the 15-day disabled list and optioned right-hander Junior Guerra to Triple-A Charlotte.
Quintana Paces White Sox to 7-1 Win over Cardinals

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Melky Cabrera homered to back a strong outing from Jose Quintana, and the Chicago White Sox pulled away late to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 Wednesday night in a game interrupted by
Cubs Score 2 in 11th and Blank Slumping Mets Again, 2-0

NEW YORK (AP) – Starlin Castro legged out a run-scoring infield single in the 11th inning, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the punchless New York Mets 2-0 Wednesday night for their second consecutive shutout at Citi Field.
Galesburg Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Fire

At approximately 4:28 this morning, the Galesburg Fire Department was called to 385 Lawrence Avenue for a house on fire.
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Visits Pegasus Manufacturing to Talk about Skills Gaps

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos made an appearance in Galesburg yesterday when she stopped by Pegasus Manufacturing to discuss closing the skills gap.
Local Garden Expert and Radio Personality Passes at 84

Funeral services for a well known community member are being held tomorrow.

