Man Reports $4,000 Missing in Trading Card Theft

Galesburg Police were called to a Fulton Street apartment at approximately 1:20 p.m. Saturday to respond to a report of theft.
District 205 Looks Ahead with State Education Spending in Place

Appropriations for education funding were approved by Governor Bruce Rauner late last month, despite the continued delay of a state budget for FY16.
DeJaynes, Ronald R.

Ronald R. DeJaynes, 68 of Abingdon, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Bahr, Robert

Robert Bahr, 71, died July 3, 2015 at 7:08 pm at the Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL after developing an autoimmune neuromuscular disease in May. He was surrounded by family.
Cardinals Place Jaime Garcia on 15-day DL

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis left-hander Jaime Garcia has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a groin strain.
Cubs Activate Soler From 15-day DL, Send Szczur to Triple-A

CHICAGO (AP)– The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Jorge Soler from the 15-day disabled list in time for Sunday’s game against the Miami Marlins and optioned outfielder Matt Szczur to Triple-A Iowa.
Schoop HR in Return From Disabled List, O’s Beat White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Schoop homered in his first at-bat since coming off the disabled list and Miguel Gonzalez threw six solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles routed the Chicago White Sox 9-1 on Sunday.
Coghlan, Hendricks Lead Cubs to 2-0 Win Over Marlins

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks threw 7 1-3 strong innings and Chris Coghlan added an RBI single and the Chicago Cubs earned a 2-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
Former Illinois US Rep. Mel Reynolds to be Arraigned
CHICAGO (AP) — A former U.S. congressman from Illinois is scheduled to step before a federal judge in Chicago and enter a plea on federal tax charges.
Cleanup of Coal Ash in Belleville to Begin Soon
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A $35 million cleanup job to remove hazardous coal ash from a downtown Belleville site will soon begin after a brief delay.
Well-Known Acts Keep Low Profile While Rehearsing in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Famous acts are escaping recognition in central Illinois while they rehearse for upcoming tours.
Famous Chicago Hot Dogs Making Comeback at Wrigley
CHICAGO (AP) — One of Chicago’s favorite hot dog stands may be closed, but its hot dogs are making a comeback at Wrigley Field.
Goodbye Trading Pits,169
CHICAGO (AP) — The roar of “Buy! Buy! Buy!” will soon go silent as most futures trading pits in Chicago and New York close for good.
City Council to Vote on Utility Tax Tonight

Galesburg City Council members are expected to vote on a city-wide utility tax agreement tonight.
Alternatives to Offer Two Additional Support Groups
Alternatives for the Older Adult has begun offering two new support groups that are free to the public.

