Galesburg Police Raising Hope For Special Olympics Athletes
Local authorities have developed a tradition of helping Special Olympics athletes in Illinois, a tradition that doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon.
Ex-Illini Players’ Attorney Says Report Doesn’t Surprise Him
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – The attorney for a group of former Illini women’s basketball players says he’s not surprised a university-funded report showed his clients’ accusations of mistreatment were unfounded.
Rays’ Shaffer to Make Major League Debut Against White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) – The timing of Richie Shaffer’s phone call home on Sunday wasn’t perfect. The news he was delivering, however, couldn’t have been better.
White Sox Call Up Trayce Thompson, Brother of Warriors Star
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago White Sox recalled outfielder Trayce Thompson, brother of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson, from Triple-A Charlotte before the game with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
Cubs Call Up OF Matt Szczur, Designate Pitcher Richard
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Chicago Cubs recalled outfielder Matt Szczur from Triple-A Iowa and designated left-hander Clayton Richard for assignment Monday night before their game with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bryant Returns to Cubs’ Lineup
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Rookie third baseman Kris Bryant was back in the Chicago Cubs’ lineup on Monday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates, a day after leaving a win at Milwaukee when he felt woozy following a headfirst slide
Cubs, Pirates Postponed After 2 Long Rain Delays
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed Monday night after two rain delays totaling almost 3 hours.
Mahtook Single in 9th Lifts Rays to 5-4 Win Over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) – Mikie Mahtook singled with two outs in the top of the ninth inning to drive in Logan Forsythe and give the Tampa Bay Rays a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Reeder, Donald “Doc” G.
Donald G. ‘Doc’ Reeder, 83, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2015.
Leafgreen, Richard W.
Mr. Richard William Leafgreen, 92, of Rio, Illinois died at 8:12 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015 in Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois.
Nickas, Anthony
Anthony Nickas, age 72 of Knoxville, Illinois entered his new life on 12:09 A.M. on Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice House in Peoria, Illinois, surrounded by his family.
Yeast, Joshua F.
Joshua Franklin Yeast, age 19, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 8:15 A.M. on Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Galesburg, Illinois.
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Tours Bishop Hill To Support Local Business
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos made the trip to Bishop Hill to tour the historical landmarks in the town.
Questionable Computer Files Lead to Priest’s Suspension
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s Roman Catholic Archbishop Blase Cupich (blayz SOO’-pich) has removed a priest from his pastoral duties as authorities investigate why the priest had questionable material stored on a computer in his possession.
Forecasters Confirm Tornado Struck Chicago-Area on Sunday
WOOD DALE, Ill. (AP) — The National Weather Service says storms that moved through the Chicago area on Sunday produced an EF-1 tornado.
Fireworks Replace Cannon at Northern Illinois Football Games
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — The cannon at Northern Illinois University football games has been silenced.
Illinois State Fair to Host Activities for Senior Citizens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Senior citizens will have their own day at the Illinois State Fair this year.
Psychiatrists Differ on Mental Health of Accused Cop Killer
CHICAGO (AP) — Psychiatrists testifying in the trial of man accused of shooting to death a Chicago police officer are disagreeing over the mental health of the suspect.
Group Plans for Chicago Halloween Parade
CHICAGO (AP) — A new Chicago parade is in the works, one that’ll happen at night.
Rauner: Illinois To Review New Federal Power Plant Limits
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is reviewing a federal plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. power plants to determine whether the state should comply or challenge the new rules.