Knox County to Spruce Up Courthouse
Last night at the Knox County Building Committee, committee members discussed improving the exterior of the Knox County Courthouse.
Galesburg Police Issue 26 Citations in Independence Day Crackdown
The Galesburg Police Department has tallied the results of its increased Independence Day enforcement campaigns.
Curtis, Linda R.
Linda R. Curtis, 66, of Galesburg, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, July 6, 2015 in Cartersville, Georgia.
Bent, James “Jim” C.
James “Jim” C. Bent, 73 of Galesburg and formerly of Abingdon, died at 5:19 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at home.
Bulls Sign 1st-Round Pick Portis, Add 2 Assistants
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls have signed first-round draft pick Bobby Portis and added Randy Brown and Charlie Henry as assistants to new coach Fred Hoiberg.
John Deere to Sponsor PGA Event in Quad Cities Through 2023
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — John Deere will continue to serve as the title sponsor of the PGA Tour event in Illinois through 2023.
Spieth Skips Scotland for Familiarity of John Deere Classic
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Most golfers believe the path to the British Open title starts a week early in Scotland.
St. Louis Blues Sign Tarasenko to 8-year, $60M Deal
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues say they have signed star forward Vladimir Tarasenko to an eight-year, $60 million contract.
Blackhawks, van Riemsdyk Agree to 2-year Extension
CHICAGO (AP) — Defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk and the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.
Cardinals Hold Wong Out of DH Nightcap After Banging Head
CHICAGO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals held second baseman Kolten Wong out of the lineup for the second game of a day-night doubleheader after he banged his head during the opener on Tuesday.
Cubs Recall Beeler to Start Second Game Against Cardinals
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have recalled right-hander Dallas Beeler from Triple-A Iowa to start the second game of Tuesday’s day-night doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Doubront, Donaldson Lead Blue Jays to 2-1 Win Over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Felix Doubront pitched into the seventh inning in his first start of the season and Josh Donaldson homered to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on
Russell Delivers in 3-Run 7th, Cubs Beat Cardinals 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Addison Russell hit a tying single and scored during a three-run rally in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 Tuesday to complete a day-night doubleheader sweep.
Amtrak Service Resuming After Illinois Freight Derailment
PONTIAC, Ill. (AP) — Amtrak passenger service disrupted by a freight train derailment is expected to resume Wednesday along the Chicago-to-St. Louis line.
12-Year-Old Suburban Chicago Girl Dies in ATV Accident
NOKOMIS, Ill. (AP) — Officials say a 12-year-old west suburban Chicago girl has died after an ATV crash in central Illinois.
SIU’s Campus Lake Closed Indefinitely Due to Thick Algae
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Southern Illinois University’s Campus Lake has been closed for several weeks because thick algae has formed on its surface.
Edwardsville City Hall Has Electric-Vehicle Charging Station
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — There’s an electric vehicle charging station now available behind Edwardsville City Hall.
Chicago Slashes Bike-Share Fee for Low-Income Riders
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago is expanding access to its bike sharing network by slashing the annual membership fee for low-income residents.
Adams County Fairgrounds Adds New Horse Barn
MENDON, Ill. (AP) — A new horse barn at the Adams County Fairgrounds in western Illinois means riders won’t have to tie their horses to their trailers between shows.
New Report Details Urban Flooding Problems in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A new state report says that urban flooding in Illinois is most common in older parts of towns and has been made worse by urbanization and changes in climate.