Police Respond to Two Weekend Thefts
Galesburg Police officers arrested a man Saturday for retail theft at the Wal-Mart on Knox Square Drive.
IDOT Announces Lane Closures
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced multiple area lane closures.
Public Hearing to be Held for Code Enforcement in Galesburg
A public hearing will be held tonight for Galesburg residents to express concerns or ideas about property code enforcement in Galesburg.
RB Mason Out for Rams with Hamstring Injury
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Running back Tre Mason is inactive with a hamstring injury for the St. Louis Rams’ season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
WR Jeffery Active for Bears
CHICAGO (AP) – Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is active for the Chicago Bears after missing the preseason with a calf injury.
Bone Leads Sun Over Sky 86-75; Delle Donne Scoring Champ
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) – Kelsey Bone scored a career-high 31 points and the Connecticut Sun ended their season with an 86-75 victory over the Chicago Sky on Sunday.
Cardinals Beat Reds 9-2 and Avoid Sweep
CINCINNATI (AP) – Tommy Pham hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the sixth inning, pinch-hitter Matt Adams added a two-run drive in a five-run eighth and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-2
Hunter, Gibson Lead Twins Over White Sox 7-0
CHICAGO (AP) – Torii Hunter hit a three-run homer and an RBI single, Kyle Gibson won for the first time in four starts against Chicago and the Minnesota Twins beat Chris Sale and the White Sox 7-0
Howard Goes Deep, Phillies Beat Cubs 7-4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Ryan Howard homered and drove in three runs to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 Sunday.
Rams Answer Late, Shock Seahawks 34-31
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Greg Zuerlein kicked a 37-yard field goal in overtime and the St. Louis Rams survived an 18-point fourth quarter rally by the Seattle Seahawks, beating the two-time defending NFC champions 34-31 on Sunday.
Rodgers, James Jones Lead Packers Over Bears 31-23
CHICAGO (AP) – Aaron Rodgers threw for three touchdowns, two to James Jones, and the Green Bay Packers beat Chicago 31-23 to spoil John Fox’s debut as Bears coach Sunday afternoon.
Bjorkman, Penelope G.
Penelope Gunther Bjorkman, 77, of Galesburg died at 6:21 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2015 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.
Phillips, Jane E.
Mrs. Jane Ellen Phillips, 51 of Galesburg died at 4:10 pm Thursday, September 10, 2015 in Galesburg.
Phillips, Jeffery R.
Mr. Jeffery R. Phillips, 51, of Galesburg died at 4:10 pm Thursday, September 10, 2015 at home.
Lanham, Debbie L.
Debbie L. Lanham, age 56, of Galesburg, Illinois died 5:10 A.M. on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at her home in Galesburg, Illinois.
Tea Party Leader Announces Campaign for Congress
At a meeting of the Galesburg Tea Party yesterday, party leader Patrick Harlan announced he will run for a seat in the 17th Congressional District against Democratic Congresswoman Cheri Bustos.
Duck Races Raise $35,000 for GPSF
The 20th Annual Rubber Duck Race took place yesterday at Lake Storey.
Galesburg Celebrates Illinois Chamber of Commerce Week
Governor Bruce Rauner and Galesburg Mayor John Pritchard have proclaimed this week Illinois Chamber of Commerce Week.
2015 GPSF Duck Race Prize Winners
Here is a look at yesterday’s Duck Race Prize Winners: