Galesburg Woman Confirmed Dead in Morning Incident on Henderson Street
According to Galesburg Police Officials, a woman has been pronounced dead following an incident that took place this morning.
Historic Jubilee College Opens to Public August 8th for 175th Anniversary
Tours and Special Programs will be offered at Jubilee College State Historic Site in Brimfield.
Illinois Starts Practices Under Pressure On and Off Field
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – Illinois will start preseason practices Thursday with big questions on the field and off.
NHL Watching Investigation Involving Patrick Kane
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – The NHL says it is “following developments” of a police investigation involving Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane.
Wacha Wins 13th, Cardinals Beat Reds 3-0 to Take Series
CINCINNATI (AP) – Michael Wacha gave the Cardinals’ tired bullpen a respite by throwing seven innings in the rain on Thursday afternoon, and St. Louis pulled away to a 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, taking yet
Schwarber Homers in 2nd Straight Game, Cubs Beat Giants 5-4
CHICAGO (AP) – Rookie bopper Kyle Schwarber homered in his second consecutive game and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 Thursday night.
Illinois Department of Natural Resource Closes Alton Office
ALTON, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has closed its office in Alton in southern Illinois.
Illinois Offering New Savings Accounts for Disabled People
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois is joining other states in offering new tax-exempt savings accounts to help families cover expenses for people with disabilities.
Illinois Opts Out of Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
CHICAGO (AP) – Shoppers in neighboring states like Missouri and Iowa will enjoy a back-to-school sales tax holiday, but it won’t be offered to those in Illinois.
Purchase, Mary R.
Mary Ruth Purchase, 68, of Galesburg, died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Hanson, Ann U.
Ann U. Hanson, 94, of Albia IA formerly of Monmouth died at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the Monroe Care Center, Albia, IA.
Report: Rock Island Forest Preserve Shouldn’t Run Niabi Zoo
COAL VALLEY, Ill. (AP) — A report commissioned by the Niabi Zoological Society says a nonprofit should run the western Illinois zoo instead of the Rock Island County Forest Preserve.
Illinois State Fair Vendors May Have Payment Delays
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Fair organizers say vendors have agreed to work despite the chance that they will have to wait to be paid due to state budget issues.
Man Accused in Robbery of Decatur Store, Death of Driver
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a 23-year-old Decatur man in the death of a woman who authorities say served as a driver in a robbery he participated in.
Construction Begins on Rochelle Greenhouse
ROCHELLE, Ill. (AP) — A New York-based farming company has broken ground in northern Illinois on a hydroponic greenhouse that officials say should be operational next year.
Springfield Business People Named ‘Ag Ambassadors’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture has named the state’s first “Ag Ambassadors.”
Rauner Ties CPS Help to Statewide Changes in Union Rights
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner says he’ll help blunt a financial crisis in Chicago Public Schools, as long as communities in the rest of the state get more collective-bargaining power.
U of Illinois Chancellor Wise Resigning Aug. 12
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Phyllis Wise says she is resigning over concerns that what she called “external issues” involving her are a distraction to the university.
Galesburg Public Library Acquires Two New Properties and a Board Member
The Galesburg Public Library Board of Trustees walked out of their meeting yesterday with two new properties and a new board member.
Bacon Fest To Ham Up Monmouth Tonight
Monmouth will be full of sights and smells tonight, as Bacon Fest takes over the downtown area.