Smith, Carolyn J.
Mrs. Carolyn J. Smith, 75, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Galesburg, Ill. died at 12:25 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2015 in Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa.
Tomich, Wyatt C.
Wyatt Cole Tomich, 14, of Galesburg, died at 2:26 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2015, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg.
Cubs Win 9th Straight, Beat White Sox 6-3
CHICAGO (AP) – Jake Arrieta pitched into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs won their ninth straight to match their longest streak in seven seasons, beating the crosstown White Sox 6-3 Saturday night at U.S. Cellular
White Sox Manager Robin Ventura Ejected
CHICAGO (AP) – White Sox manager Robin Ventura has been ejected from Saturday’s game against the crosstown Cubs.
Lackey Has Big Day All Around, Cardinals Beat Marlins 6-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) – John Lackey was dominant into the ninth inning and gave the St. Louis Cardinals an unexpected bonus with two hits and an RBI in a 6-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday
The Pizza Man Wins Arlington Million
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) – The Pizza Man won the Arlington Million on Saturday, beating Big Blue Kitten by a half-length for this third straight victory.
Bears WR White Needs Surgery on Leg Stress Fracture
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) – Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Kevin White needs surgery for a leg stress fracture and will miss at least half of the regular season.
Illinois Dems Push to Fund State Grants for College Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Senate Democrats are pushing to fund grants for Illinois college students even though the state doesn’t have a budget in place.
Group Renovating Governor’s Mansion Seeking Design Firms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The organization leading an effort to renovate the Illinois governor’s mansion is inviting design firms to submit credentials to be considered for the job.
Illinois State Fair Honors Veterans with Day of Events
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Military veterans get free entrance to the Illinois State Fair on Sunday for a day of events honoring those who’ve served in the armed forces.
Police: Man Shot Ex-Girlfriend, Killed Self in Chicago Loop
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities have identified the two people shot to death in a murder-suicide at a downtown Chicago business.
Gov. Rauner Signs Advanced Placement Reform Bill into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A new state law in Illinois is intended to simplify the process for students seeking college credit for the advanced placement classes they took in high school.
Agency Says Data of 1,000 Illinois Prison Employees Released
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Department of Corrections says a data breach has resulted in the release of social security numbers and other personal information of more than 1,000 agency employees.
Cameron Woman Helps Raise Money for Tornado Victims
A Cameron native expected nearly 500 people to attend the Cameron Tornado Relief Fundraiser yesterday.
Dedication Ceremony Held for Knoxville High School
Yesterday a dedication ceremony was held at Knoxville High School to celebrate it’s completion after years of work.
Warren County Officer Arrested for Smuggling Cell Phones to Inmates
A Warren County Corrections Officer was arrested Friday after investigation found that he had been smuggling cell phones to inmates at the Warren County Jail.