Galesburg Safe Harbor Impacted by State Budget Stalemate
With Governor Bruce Rauner at a budget stalemate with Illinois Legislators, many social services are being funded through court orders.
HUD Names Knox County Housing Authority a “High Performer”
The Knox County Housing Authority is in line for some additional funding following a recent designation.
Firefighters Extinguish Midday Fire on Elm
Galesburg Firefighters responded to a fire this afternoon at 30 North Elm Street.
America’s Cup World Series Set for Chicago in June
CHICAGO (AP) – Shunned to host the America’s Cup itself, Chicago has been awarded an America’s Cup World Series stop in June.
Cardinals Activate Matt Holliday From DL After Quad Strain
MILWAUKEE (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Matt Holliday from the 15-day disabled list in time for a series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Rams’ Gurley Takes Snaps with First-String Offense
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Todd Gurley took snaps with the St. Louis Rams’ first-string offense for the first time, and coach Jeff Fisher wouldn’t rule out the running back for this week at Washington as Gurley returns
Heyward Lifts Cardinals Past Brewers 3-1 in 10 Innings
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Jason Heyward hit a line drive two-run homer in the 10th inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
Cubs Top Pirates 2-1 to Earn Doubleheader Split
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jon Lester limited the Pittsburgh Pirates to five hits while picking up his first complete game of the season and the Chicago Cubs earned a doubleheader split with a 2-1 win on Tuesday night.
A’s Have 10-Run Fourth in 17-6 Rout of White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) – Josh Reddick homered and drove in four runs during a 10-run fourth inning to power the Oakland Athletics to a 17-6 rout of the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night.
Illinois Mumps Update: Cases Linked to Heartland Community College
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Health authorities in central Illinois say 16 cases of mumps have been confirmed in McLean County, including four linked to Heartland Community College.
U.S. Secretary of Education Talks Innovative Classrooms at Williamsfield School District
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan stopped by Williamsfield School District yesterday afternoon as part of the “Ready for Success” back-to-school bus tour.
Galesburg Native Recieves Halt of Execution for Murder Conviction
The State of Oklahoma was expected to put a Galesburg native to death this afternoon for his role in the 1997 murder of an Oklahoma City Hotel owner, but an Oklahoma appeals court has halted the execution.