KCHA Discuss Pre-Construction of Two Housing Projects
At the Knox County Housing Authority Board meeting this morning, members discussed pre construction updates for two housing establishments.
Galesburg Police Increases Traffic Enforcement to Catch Drunk Drivers
From August 24th through September 7th, the Galesburg Police Department is cracking down on drunk driving in anticipation of Labor Day weekend festivities.
Report: Jackie Robinson West Took in Over $300K in Donations
CHICAGO (AP) — Documents submitted to the Internal Revenue Service show that Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West baseball team accepted over $300,000 in donations before Little League International stripped the team of its 2014 title.
Illinois Honors Henson, Names Court For Longtime Coach
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The University of Illinois will name the new court at the State Farm Center after longtime Illini coach Lou Henson.
Bonds For New St. Louis Stadium Opposed by Budget Leader
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri lawmaker who helps develop the state budget has vowed to block efforts to make payments on proposed bonds to build a new St. Louis football stadium.
Gurley Cleared to Practice with Rams
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Todd Gurley has been cleared to practice with the St. Louis Rams, but the 10th overall pick in the draft still won’t play in the preseason.
Bears DL Ratliff Suspended 3 Games for Substance-Abuse Issue
CHICAGO (AP) — The NFL has suspended defensive lineman Jeremiah Ratliff of the Chicago Bears without pay for the first three games of the season for violating its substance-abuse policy.
Cubs Place Soler, Motte on 15-day DL
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Jason Motte on the 15-day disabled list.
St. Louis Turns 4 Double Plays in 5-3 Win Over Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — Lance Lynn pitched six effective innings with the help of four double plays and Yadier Molina hit a two-run single in the seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 victory over
Castillo’s 5 RBIs Lead Kelly, Red Sox Over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Rusney Castillo homered and drove in a career-high five runs, Joe Kelly won his fifth straight outing and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Monday night.
Bryant Homer Lifts Cubs to 2-1 Win Over Indians
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant homered with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the surging Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday in a makeup of a rained out game
Rauner Vetoes Bills Related to Southern Illinois University
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed two separate bills related to student trustees and the school newspaper at Southern Illinois University.
House Wants Motor-Fuel Tax Money To Go to Local Governments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House is considering legislation to free up millions of dollars in fuel-tax revenue owed to local governments.
Questions Arise Over Storage Fees for Crundwell’s items
DIXON, Ill. (AP) — The longtime companion of imprisoned former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell wants the federal government to pay him thousands of dollars for storing some of her property that the U.S. Marshal’s Service seized.
Giraffe Dies at Western Illinois Zoo
COAL VALLEY, Ill. (AP) — Officials at a western Illinois zoo say a 12-year-old female giraffe has died.
Comptroller: No Money To Pay Providers Despite Court Order
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger’s office says it’s unable to pay social service agencies as directed by a court order because it can’t find the funds.
Emanuel: Proposed Lucas Museum Designs Are Changing
CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel says design plans of a museum proposed on Chicago’s lakefront by movie producer George Lucas are being updated.
2015 GHS Football Schedule
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Orpheum Theater Volunteer, Gary Morgan, on “Galesburg Live”
Orpheum Theater Volunteer, Gary Morgan, joined Terry Cavanaugh on “Galesburg Live”, August 22nd, to talk about the renovation work he’s being doing at the Theater.
Illinois’ AG and Chicago Mayor Question Gas Prices Spike
CHICAGO (AP) — Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel say they want answers from the Illinois Petroleum Council about the gas prices increase.