Galesburg High School Entry Ready for School
Just in time for school to start, the entry at Galesburg High School is ready for use.
Lozier, Esther E.
Mrs. Esther E. Lozier, 99, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:40 am Thursday, August 13, 2015 in Rosewood Care Center.
Carlson, Michael Lee
Michael Lee Carlson, 73, of Galesburg, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at home.
Hiller, Marilyn L.
Marilyn L. Hiller, 73, of Galesburg, died at 3:51 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Heartland Health Care Center.
Rauner Appointee Leaves Top Post At Get Covered Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) –Get Covered Illinois has lost its director less than three months ahead of the annual enrollment period under President Barack Obama’s health care law.
Rauner Won’t Talk Budget At Illinois State Fair Opening Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) –Gov. Bruce Rauner has cut the ribbon to open this year’s Illinois State Fair but wouldn’t discuss the fact that the agricultural showcase is occurring although there’s no state budget.
Some Illinois Colleges Crediting Students for MAP Grants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The lack of an Illinois budget means the agency that administers state-funded college grant money for students can’t pay schools to cover their tuition.
Judge Sets Conference on Possible Aaron Schock Document Leak
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) –A federal judge has set a videoconference for next week to discuss a possible leak of sealed court documents related to former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock.
Judge Dismisses Governor from St. Louis Stadium Lawsuit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A judge in Missouri’s capital city has dismissed Gov. Jay Nixon from a lawsuit challenging the effort to build a new professional football stadium in St. Louis.
Baseball Hires Search Firm to Help Prepare Candidates
CHICAGO (AP) – Major League Baseball has hired a search firm to help prepare candidates for openings in baseball operations throughout the league, with special emphasis for minority and female candidates.
Fatal Crash-Body Parts
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (AP) –The father of a southern Illinois man who died in a fiery weekend crash says a piece of his son’s skull and the son’s hands were found at the crash site days later.
Alvarez HR in 7-Run 1st, Pirates End Long Skid in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Pedro Alvarez homered in a seven-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates broke an eight-game losing streak at Busch Stadium, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 10-5 Thursday night.
Schwarber, Lester Lead Cubs Over Brewers for 7th Win in Row
CHICAGO (AP) – Kyle Schwarber hit two homers and drove in four runs, Jon Lester won his fourth straight decision and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 Thursday for their seventh victory in a row.
Dolphins’ Tannehill Looks Sharp, Bears Rally for 27-10 Win
CHICAGO (AP) – Ryan Tannehill picked apart a rebuilt defense, throwing for a touchdown on the game’s opening drive, and the Miami Dolphins led into the second half before the Chicago Bears rallied for a 27-10 victory
History Professor Named Interim SIU-Edwardsville Chancellor
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) –A longtime history professor at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville will be the school’s interim chancellor.
Illinois State Fair Butter Cow Sculpture Taking Shape
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) –The iconic Illinois State Fair butter cow is taking shape. State Fair officials and New York sculptor Sharon BuMann unveiled an incomplete 2015 butter cow on Thursday. It’s expected to be finished early next
Students to Demonstrate Engine Teardown at State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) –Students at the Illinois State Fair this weekend will showcase their knowledge of automotive technology.
1878 Opera House Needs Repairs, Fundraisers Planned
SANDWICH, Ill. (AP) — Residents of the DeKalb County town of Sandwich are undertaking a fix of their 135-year-old opera house. The Sandwich Opera House is home to city hall, a party room for special events, and
DuSable Exhibit Examines African American Experience
CHICAGO (AP) –The DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago is opening an exhibit examining key periods in the African-American experience.
Former Western Illinois Univ. Campus on Market for $5.5M
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) –Western Illinois University’s former Moline campus is up for sale.