Peck, Vivian Rosetta “Babe”

Vivian Rosetta “Babe” Peck, 91, of Galesburg, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Art Thrives In Galesburg

Art from local artists have been showing up around parts of Galesburg.
Moffitt and Hammond Vote ‘Present’ on Arbitration Bill

Yesterday, the House voted on whether or not to override Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto on House Bill 1229.
Blackhawks Agree to 1-year Deal with F Nordstrom

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with forward Joakim Nordstrom.
St. Louis Rams to Practice at Scott Air Force Base

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AP) — Twenty-two military personnel from Scott Air Force Base will join the St. Louis Rams on the practice field as the team prepares for the start of the NFL season.
Bears Acquire TE Lee From Houston

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have acquired tight end Khari Lee from the Houston Texans for a 2017 sixth-round draft pick.
Former Bears LB Briggs Says He Plans to retire

CHICAGO (AP) — Lance Briggs, a seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker who helped the Chicago Bears reach the Super Bowl, plans to retire.
Lyons Starts in Place of Wacha Against Nationals

ST. LOUIS (AP)–Tyler Lyons was recalled from Triple-A Memphis to start in place of Michael Wacha for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Washington Nationals.
Cubs OF Schwarber Scratched With Rib Soreness vs Reds

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs rookie Kyle Schwarber was scratched with right rib soreness before Wednesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Zimmerman Homers Twice, Doubles as Nationals Beat Cardinals

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan Zimmerman homered twice, then doubled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning as the Washington Nationals ended their nine-game losing streak at St. Louis, beating the Cardinals 4-3 Wednesday night.
Milone’s 7 Innings, Sano’s Blast Lift Twins Over White Sox

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tommy Milone struck out seven in seven innings and Miguel Sano hit another monster home run to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Votto 3-Run HR in 9th After Bryant Error, Reds Beat Cubs 7-4

CHICAGO (AP) — Joey Votto hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning that was set up by third baseman Kris Bryant’s two-out error, lifting the Cincinnati Reds over the Chicago Cubs 7-4 Wednesday.
U.S. Navy Retiree Reunites With K-9 at Welcoming Ceremony Friday

Tomorrow, Abingdon Police Officer and U.S. Navy Retiree Chris Spears will be reunited with his Navy K-9 Rossi at a welcoming ceremony.
Galesburg Man Faces Class X Charge For Sexual Assault of a Minor

Wanted by Galesburg Police last week, a Galesburg man appeared in court yesterday at 11a.m. for allegedly sexual assaulting a minor.
Authorities Continue Search For Escaped Bureau County Prisoner

Illinois State Police are searching for a prisoner who escaped yesterday in Bureau County near Princeton.
Lauerman, Ione L.

Ione L. Lauerman, 98, of Galesburg, died at 1:35 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 in Rosewood Care Center.
Holmes, Harold E.

Harold E. Holmes, 79, of Galesburg, died at 9:20 P.M. on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.
Thielbert, Lucille Helen
Lucille Helen Thielbert, 97, of Galesburg, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 at home.