Police “Making a Dent” with Train Drug Busts
The Galesburg Police Department is continuing to crack down on drug related arrests, specifically through narcotics travel on Amtrak trains.
All Seasons Tanning and Beauty Salon Abruptly Closes Doors
As of Wednesday, All Seasons Tanning and Beauty Salon on North Henderson Street has closed to it’s customers and the location is up for auction.
Illinois Complete Non-Conference Basketball Schedule
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – Illinois has announced home games with South Dakota, Yale and Western Carolina to complete a non-conference basketball schedule that already included Notre Dame.
Cubs Call up Medina, Beeler for DH vs Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) – The Cubs restocked their bullpen for a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, calling up Yoervis Medina from Triple-A Iowa.
Christopher Bell Wins Mud Summer Classic at Eldora
ROSSBURG, Ohio (AP) – Christopher Bell won the Mud Summer Classic on Wednesday night at Eldora Speedway in his third career start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Teagarden’s Hit Leads Cubs to 6-5 Win Over Reds and DH split
CINCINNATI (AP) – Taylor Teagarden singled home the tiebreaking run off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning Wednesday night, completing the Chicago Cubs’ biggest comeback of the season for a 6-5 win and a
Molina’s Clutch Triple Rallies Cardinals Past White Sox 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) – Yadier Molina hit a bases-loaded triple off David Robertson with two out in the eighth inning, sending the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Johnson, Mildred E.
Mildred E. Johnson, 96, of Seminary Estates, Galesburg, f ormerly of Alpha, IL, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015.
Tinkham Hillman Altheide, Louise E.
Louise Ella Tinkham Hillman Altheide, 101, of Prairie City formerly of Avon, IL passed away at 11:05 AM Tuesday July 21, 2015 at the Prairie City Health Care Center.
Mills, Robert L.
Robert L. Mills, age 83 of Knoxville, Illinois died on Monday, July 20, 2015 at his son’s home in Knoxville, Illinois.
18-Year-Old Pleads Not Guilty to Quincy Shooting Death
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — An 18-year-old Quincy man has pleaded not guilty to a Fourth of July shooting that left one man dead and another man injured.
Search Continues For 2 Men Who Jump From St. Louis Bridge
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Authorities and the Coast Guard are looking for two homeless men who witnesses say decided to jump from a Mississippi River bridge at St. Louis in hopes of swimming to the
Alastair Willis Leaving Illinois Symphony Orchestra
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Symphony Orchestra music director Alastair Willis has asked to be released from his contract a year early.
Procession Planned Following Mass for Decatur Mayor
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — Decatur officials are planning to lead a funeral procession in honor of recently deceased Mayor Mike McElroy.
U of Illinois Trustees Expected to OK Medical School Deal
CHICAGO (AP) — University of Illinois trustees are expected to sign off on a deal to finalize the structure of and financial arrangements for a new medical school in Urbana.
Attorney Says He Believes Chicago Police Officers Killed Man
CHICAGO (AP) — The attorney for the family of a 24-year-old man who died in Chicago police custody says he believes a homicide took place.
1 Child Hurt When Car Crashes Into Zion Day Care Center
BEACH PARK, Ill. (AP) — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said a 33-year-old Kenosha woman was ticketed after her unlicensed, 16-year-old niece crashed into a suburban Chicago day care center.
Report: Illinois School Districts Avoid Pension Penalties
CHICAGO (AP) — Loopholes in the state’s retirement system for educators have allowed school districts across Illinois to avoid hefty pension penalties after doling out pay hikes.
Senate GOP Leader Says Dems Must Step Up On Reform Issues
CHICAGO (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno (ruh-DOHN’-yoh) says the budget stalemate could be easily resolved with Democratic engagement on reform issues, not another document.
Knox County Brings on New Compliance Officer
At last night’s Knox County Board Meeting, Reverend Tyson Parks III had his contract approved by the board to be the new Compliance Officer for Fines and Fees.