Callihan, Patrick R.
Patrick R Callihan, age 70, died at 7:30 a.m. on August 6, 2015 at his home in Galesburg, Illinois, after repeatedly kicking cancer’s butt for more than 13 years.
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.
Father Presley, Joseph Michael
Father Joseph Michael Presley, IC, 54, of Galesburg, died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in the Emergency Room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Berry, Bessie Lee
Mrs. Bessie Lee Berry, 87, of Galesburg, formerly of Flora, Illinois died at 3:11 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2015 at her home.
Illinois Ready to Focus on Football but Faces Questions
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP)–Illinois and football coach Tim Beckman have endured an eventful offseason that included allegations by a few former players of mistreatment and the just-announced resignation of the top administrator on campus, Chancellor Phyllis Wise.
Bomb Threat Prompts Officials to Search Wrigley Field
CHICAGO (AP)–Police searched Wrigley Field after a bomb threat prompted an evacuation of the ballpark for about an hour.
Delle Donne Scores 33 Points, Sky Beat Mercury 74-64
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP)–Elena Delle Donne came back from an ankle injury to lead a second-half surge and finish with 33 points in the Chicago Sky’s 74-64 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday.
Davis Hits 2 Homers, Brewers End Cards’ 4-Game Win Streak
MILWAUKEE (AP) –Khris Davis hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning off recent teammate Jonathan Broxton, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat St. Louis 5-4 Sunday and ended the Cardinals’ four-game winning streak.
Watters, Kimberly R.
Kimberly R. Watters, 26, of Galesburg, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2015, at her home.
Madson Earns Save as Royals Beat White Sox for 3-Game Sweep
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)–Alex Rios beat the tag at the plate on a grounder in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals edged the Chicago White Sox 5-4 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Arrieta, Cubs Beat Giants 2-0 for 4-Game Sweep
CHICAGO (AP) –Jake Arrieta pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Sunday for a four-game sweep of the defending world champions.
Superintendent Ralph Grimm Strives For New Beginning in District 205
New teachers were welcomed into District 205 at the New Teacher Luncheon this afternoon.
GPSF Kicks Off 20th Duck Race Fundraising in Support of Students
In Galesburg, the quack is back. The Galesburg Public Schools Foundation officially kicked off support for their 20th Annual Rubber Duck Race this past Saturday.
Court Documents Shed New Light Shed on Aaron Schock Case
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Unsealed court records indicate that former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock was issued a federal grand jury subpoena seeking campaign and congressional records the day before he resigned his seat.
State of Illinois to Open New Drivers’ Office in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A new drivers’ service office will open this week in Champaign-Urbana, where there hasn’t been one since last November.
Large Donation Could Help Illinois Flamingo Exhibit Take Off
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A large donation could allow the Bloomington zoo’s flamingo exhibit to take off. The (Bloomington) Pantagraph reports the Miller Park Zoo received a $50,000 contribution from the Ewing Zoo Foundation.
House Committees to Consider Spending $5B in Federal Funds
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois lawmakers are expected to consider a plan to spend about $5 billion in federal funds during the state budget stalemate.
Composting Labeling Standard Directed By New Illinois Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois and federal officials will work toward producing standards for labeling products as compostable under legislation Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed.
Central Illinois Village Proposing Sales Tax for Development
SHERMAN, Ill. (AP) — Officials in the central Illinois village of Sherman are proposing a 1 percent local sales tax to spur development on a long-fallow plot near the popular Rail Golf Course.
Re-Enactors to Embark on Galesburg for Heritage Days this Weekend
Visitors will have the chance to receive a “living history lesson” this weekend.