NFL Owners Hear Presentations for Los Angeles Stadiums
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (AP) – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Chargers, Raiders and Rams understand the risks that go along with applying for relocation.
NFL Draft Returning to Chicago in 2016
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (AP) – The NFL draft is returning to Chicago next year.
Patriots Get Ryan Groy From Bears for Matthew Wells
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) – The New England Patriots have acquired guard Ryan Groy from the Chicago Bears for rookie linebacker Matthew Wells.
Little League Claims Fraud, Cover-Up by Jackie Robinson West
CHICAGO (AP) – Court documents from Little League International contend Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West baseball team was stripped of its national championship because of “fraud and cover-up.”
Cubs Activate Ross, Option Szczur, LaStella to Minors
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs have activated catcher David Ross from the bereavement list and optioned outfielder Matt Szczur to Triple-A Iowa.
Prince, Liberty Cruise Past Short-Handed Sky 84-63
NEW YORK (AP) – Epiphanny Prince scored 22 points and the New York Liberty beat the short-handed Chicago Sky 84-63 on Tuesday night for their eighth victory in nine games.
Martinez Goes 8 Strong, Cardinals Edge Pirates 4-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Carlos Martinez was strongest at the end of his eight innings and Jason Heyward had two hits and two RBIs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Tuesday night
Rodon, Thompson Lead White Sox Past Angels, 3-0
CHICAGO (AP) – Carlos Rodon threw seven scoreless innings, Trayce Thompson hit his first career home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Rizzo, Soler Drive in 2 as Surging Cubs Beat Brewers 6-3
CHICAGO (AP) – Anthony Rizzo and Jorge Soler each drove in two runs, Dan Haren picked up his first victory for the Cubs and Chicago won for the 11th time in 12 games, beating the Milwaukee Brewers
Gray, Pamela Jean
Galesburg – Pamela Jean Gray, 53 of Galesburg and formerly of Abingdon and Berwick, died at 4:20 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2015 at Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Care.
Rogers Jr, Kenneth W. “Dewey”
Kenneth W. “Dewey” Rogers Jr., 50, of Galesburg, died at 4:58 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2015 at home.
Ayala, Kathleen
Kathleen Ayala, 65, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 4:50 pm.
Recent Passing of City Figure Leaves Colleague Remembering His Impact on Galesburg
A local city figure passed away at Seminary Manor last night shortly after 5 pm.
Monmouth-Roseville to Expect Budget Surplus and New Bleachers
At yesterday’s Monmouth-Roseville School Board Meeting, the board members discussed a tentative budget for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year.
Lear, Paul
Paul Lear, 90, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 3:04 A.M. on Monday, August 10, 2015 at Heartland Healthcare Center, Galesburg, Illinois. Paul went to join his bride of 68 years in Heaven.
Abel, William B.
William B. Abel, 79, of Galesburg, Ill. passed away at Seminary Manor in Galesburg at 5:12 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2015.
Service Van “A Total Loss” in Kellogg Street Blaze
A power washing service van was scorched this morning sitting in the driveway of a Kellogg Street residence, the cause of which remains unknown.
Police: 2 Men Arrested in Chicago in Ferguson Protest
CHICAGO (AP) — Police say two men were arrested during a protest in Chicago in solidarity with demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, around the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death.
U of Illinois Trustees Consider Wise’s Exit, Replacement
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A committee of University of Illinois trustees is expected to meet Wednesday to decide whether to accept the resignation of Phyllis Wise and an agreement that would pay her a $400,000 bonus.
Rockford Woman Spends 8 Days Church Roof To Raise $15,000
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The Rockford woman has come down after spending eight days on the roof of her father’s church to raise $15,000 for a new roof.