Griffith, Marjorie A.
Marjorie A. Griffith, 88, of Galesburg, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, August 23, 2015 at home.
Club 41 To Reopen Doors in November
After one year closed to the public, Club 41 will reopen its doors keeping the original building’s charm, while renovations are in order to make some elements current.
National Weather Service Says El Niño Could Contribute to Warmer Winter
The National Weather Service has detected an El Niño weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean, which could mean a warmer, drier winter.
SMU Senior Bryson DeChambeau Wins US Amateur
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) — SMU senior Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Amateur on Sunday to become the fifth player to win the tournament and NCAA individual title in the same year.
Pondexter’s Basket Gives Sky 66-64 Win Over Mystics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cappie Pondexter’s layup with 6 seconds left gave the Sky a 66-64 victory over the Washington Mystics on Sunday.
Titans Beat Rams 27-14, Spoiling Coach Jeff Fisher’s Return
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Mariota turned in a clean performance in his home debut, Tennessee cornerback Perrish Cox returned an interception 24 yards for a touchdown and the Titans beat St. Louis 27-14 on Sunday night
Wacha, Piscotty Lead Cardinals Past Padres 10-3
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched six solid innings and Stephen Piscotty homered twice and drove in five runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals avoid a three-game sweep by beating the San Diego Padres 10-3
Bryant 2 HRs, Fan Hurt as Cubs Hand Braves 7th Straight Loss
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant homered twice and Kyle Schwarber connected an inning after hitting a hard foul ball that sent a fan to the hospital Sunday as the Chicago Cubs beat Atlanta 9-3, the Braves’ seventh
Cano Homers as Mariners Beat White Sox 8-6
SEATTLE (AP) — Robinson Cano had a two-run homer and Nelson Cruz doubled in two runs to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 8-6 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Lawsuit Over Chicago Cops’ Use of Smartphones in Court
CHICAGO (AP) — The question of whether Chicago police officers should be paid overtime for responding to calls from their bosses on their smartphones when they’re not on duty is expected to be answered soon by a
Autopsy Set in Small Plane Crash That Killed 1
MARTINSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say an autopsy is set for a man killed in a small plane crash in eastern Illinois over the weekend. Clark County Coroner Jeff Pearce says the man of rural Martinsville was
Police: Illinois Man Allegedly Ate Fake License Sticker
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) — Authorities allege a 46-year-old suburban Chicago man ate a counterfeit license plate registration sticker during a traffic stop.
Chicago’s Archbishop Cupich Dons Pallium at Holy Name
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich has officially received the woolen vestment that popes present to archbishops.
Elmwood Man Held on $1M Bond in Child Sexual Assault Case
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has reported that an Elmwood man was arrested this past Friday for alleged sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl.
Chicago Theater to Stage Musical About Roger and Chaz Ebert
CHICAGO (AP) — A theater group in Chicago plans to stage a musical this fall based on the love story of Roger and Chaz Ebert.
Trial to Begin for Air Force Sergeant on Sex Assault Charges
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AP) — A military trial is scheduled to begin for an Air Force technical sergeant who fled Illinois to avoid a trial on child sexual assault charges.
‘Daily Show’ Writer Brings Central Illinois Values to Comedy
EUREKA, Ill. (AP) — Jon Stewart may have bid farewell to “The Daily Show” earlier this month, but a writer with roots in central Illinois is staying on as the late-night comedy show gains a new host
Indiana Quarry’s Discharge Worries Illinois River Watchers
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — A new limestone quarry in Indiana has permits to discharge water to a tributary of the Kankakee River, raising concerns in Illinois about fish habitat and flooding.
Bridge Lighting Draws Hundreds to Quincy Celebration
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A major bridge over the Mississippi River at Quincy now has colorful lighting that can be changed to mark special events.
Beautification of Interstate 74 Ramps on East Main Street Underway
Construction projects are popping up all over town and the newest addition is the I-74 ramps on East Main street. City Engineer Wayne Carl says the project cost roughly $1.5 million.