Police Search for Man Accused of Attempted Child Abduction

Galesburg Police are on the lookout for a man who attempted to abduct a 12 year old child this afternoon.
Parkin, Cox, and Sensabaugh To Retire In December

Three Galesburg city employees have announced their retirement for the end of this year.
Cherrington, Ethel Louise

Ethel Louise Cherrington, 80, of Galesburg, died at 2:32 P.M on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at her home.
America Legion Struggles to Stay Afloat

Galesburg American Legion Post 285 is struggling financially, but is not expected to close in the near future.
Northern Illinois Offers Shot at Free Tuition to Fill Stands

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois University is offering students a chance at free tuition for spring semester if they attend all six home football games this season.
Mayor Gives “Word’ at Rally Touting Stadium Progress
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mayor Francis Slay attended a rally touting progress of a task force to develop a new stadium on the downtown riverfront, giving fans his “word” there would be a new stadium and the
Vandersloot Sparks Chicago Sky Rout of Liberty 82-60

NEW YORK (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot scored 21 points and Elena Delle Donne and Allie Quigley added 19 apiece as the Chicago Sky rolled to an 82-60 win over the New York Liberty on Thursday night.
Western Illinois Beats Eastern Illinois 33-5
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Lance Lenoir caught a touchdown pass and sparkled on punt and kickoff returns to help the Leathernecks beat Eastern Illinois 33-5 in a season-opener Thursday night.
Fales Throws For 2 TDs, Bears Beat Browns 24-0

CHICAGO (AP) — David Fales made his case to be Chicago’s third-string quarterback, throwing two touchdown passes, and the Bears closed out the preseason with a 24-0 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night.
Shuck’s Pinch-Hit Triple Sends White Sox Past Twins 6-4

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.B. Shuck’s two-run, pinch-hit triple in the seventh inning sent the Chicago White Sox over Minnesota 6-4 Thursday, the Twins’ last home game before beginning a key road trip.
Tradition Stands For 123rd Annual Labor Day Parade

Galesburg will celebrate its 123rd year of the Labor Day Parade this upcoming Monday.
Super Clean Car Wash to Open November 1st

Super Clean Car Wash in underway and is expected to be opening within the next couple of months.
McClure Street Garage a Total Loss After Fire

The Galesburg Fire Department and Galesburg Police responded to 1057 Mc Clure street at approximately 7:17 p.m. to reports of a stand-alone garage that was on fire.