Former Knox County Public Defender Launches Judicial Campaign

A campaign launch for one of two vacant judge positions has left a former Knox County Public Defender thinking that a run is the right move for him.
Wiliamsfield District 210 To Welcome U.S. Secretary of Education

As part of the back to school tour, the U.S. Department of Education will make a stop at Williamsfield District 210 this month.
Iowa Enters 2015 with Questions at WR
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa wide receiver Tevaun Smith made waves this offseason by catching 41 passes in 60 seconds with just one hand for a video that’s been viewed over 200,000 times on YouTube.
Chiefs Tight End Kelce Out with Ankle Injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tight end Travis Kelce will miss the Chiefs’ preseason finale Thursday night against St. Louis after spraining his ankle in practice earlier this week.
Injured Randall Cobb Hopes to Return for Packers Opener
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers receiver Randall Cobb says he doesn’t plan to miss to Green Bay’s regular-season opener against Chicago after spraining his shoulder in a preseason game last week.
Blues Invite Upshall to Training Camp Tryout

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues have invited forward Scottie Upshall to training camp for a tryout.
Reynolds Taken Out With Bruised Wrist From HBP

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mark Reynolds of the St. Louis Cardinals was taken out for a pinch-hitter two innings after being hit by a pitch on the right wrist in the third inning against the Washington Nationals
Baez Among 4 Players Added to Roster by Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs added infield prospect Javier Baez and three others from Triple-A Iowa before Tuesday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Moss’ 3-Run Homer Ends it as Cardinals Beat Nationals 8-5

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brandon Moss hit a three-run walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth, giving the St. Louis Cardinals an 8-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Schwarber Hits 2-Run HR to Power Cubs Past Reds 5-4

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning, and Kris Bryant had three hits as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Sano Sparks Twins in Rally Past White Sox 8-6

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miguel Sano’s towering home run tied the game for Minnesota in the seventh inning, and two Chicago errors aided the go-ahead rally in the eighth for the Twins in an 8-6 victory Tuesday over
Kunes Country Auto Group Opens Shop Replacing Cavanaughs’ Motors in Monmouth

Kunes Country Auto Group has made the switch from Cavanaughs’ Motors in Monmouth.
Moffitt Considers Position to Override Rauner Veto

Illinois House Representatives are expected to vote on Senate Bill 1229 today to override a veto by Governor Bruce Rauner.
Driver Killed in July Accident Suffered From Seizures

Galesburg Police, Galesburg Fire Department, and GHAS all responded to a school bus and overturned vehicle collision on East Fremont Street two months ago.
Involvement in Phone Scam Leaves Alexis Woman Out Nearly $25,000

An elderly woman recently reported $24,900 stolen in a money scam.