Oneida Sweet Corn Festival Coming Up This Weekend
The Oneida Sweet Corn Festival starts off at 5 p.m. this Thursday in downtown Oneida and lasts through Saturday night.
Abbe Lanes Closes its Doors, Owner to Sell Building
An Abingdon Bowling Alley that has operated for nearly 55 years has picked up the pins and closed its lanes.
Banks’ Estranged Wife Says he had Dementia when Signing Will
CHICAGO (AP) – A court filing by the estranged wife of Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks contends the Hall of Famer was diagnosed with dementia days before he signed a will benefiting his caretaker.
Shannon Boxx and Lauren Holiday to Retire After Victory Tour
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – U.S. soccer formally announced that midfielders Shannon Boxx and Lauren Holiday will retire from the U.S. national team following a victory tour to celebrate the Women’s World Cup title.
Cardinals Arrive at Un-Air Conditioned Busch Stadium
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis Cardinals players arrived to un-air conditioned Busch Stadium on Monday.
Cubs Release RHP Edwin Jackson
CHICAGO (AP) – The Cubs released right-hander Edwin Jackson on Monday, one week after he was designated for assignment.
Wong’s Slam Paces Cardinals’ 4-1 Win over Reds
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Kolten Wong hit a grand slam that backed Lance Lynn and led the St. Louis Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 Monday night.
White Sox Outlast Red Sox 10-8
BOSTON (AP) – Adam Eaton had three hits and drove in two runs to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 10-8 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
Bryant’s HR in 9th Lifts Cubs to 9-8 Win over Rockies
CHICAGO (AP) – Kris Bryant’s two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 9-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Monday night.
Townsend, Cecil D.
Cecil David Townsend, 55, of Abingdon, died peacefully at home Sunday, July 26, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.
Zander Ehler, Mary L.
Mary Lee Zander Ehler, 67, of Galesburg, died at 12:58 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Like, D. Terry
Mr. D. Terry Like, 71, of Galesburg died at 4 a.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015 at home.
Filson, Paul D.
Paul D. Filson, 72, of Williamsfield, Illinois died at 1:40 P.M. Sunday, July 26, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.
Medhurst, Geneva J.
Geneva J. Medhurst, 87, of Alexis, IL died at 12:52 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg.
Spurgeon, Annabel I.
Annabel I. Spurgeon, 98, of Knoxville, Illinois, passed away peacefully in the presence of loving family on July 25, 2015 at her home in Knoxville, Il.
Gov. Rauner Halts Payment of Video Gambling Profits
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office says the state doesn’t have the authority to distribute video gambling profits to municipalities across the state without a state budget.
Flooding Dampens Summer Recreation Along Illinois River
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Flooding along the Illinois River this summer has dampened recreational activities.
Fertilizer Company to Break Ground on Milledgeville Facility
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A fertilizer company is set to break ground in the as-yet unused business park in the village of Milledgeville.
Gutierrez Says He Will Pay Congressional Staff Overtime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Illinois Democratic Congressman Luis Gutierrez says he will comply with a proposal made by President Barack Obama and pay overtime to members of his staff.
Another Rating Agency Lowers Investment Grade of CPS Bonds
CHICAGO (AP) — Another bond rating service has lowered the Chicago Board of Education’s investment grade rating to junk status.