Frerichs, College Presidents Call for Higher Ed Assistance
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs met with Carl Sandburg College President Lori Sundburg and Knox College President Teresa Amott this morning at Knox to advocate for state grant assistance.
Colleagues Weigh in on Moffitt’s Announcement
State Representative Don Moffitt announced at his Annual Family Picnic that he is not seeking re-election for 2016.
Fire Let Yallop Go as Coach, Hire Rodriguez as GM
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) – The Chicago Fire have dismissed coach Frank Yallop and hired MLS executive Nelson Rodriguez as general manager.
Day Wins BMW Championship on Cruise Control, Moves to No. 1
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – Jason Day’s easy win Sunday at the BMW Championship confirmed what his rivals have known for several weeks now: The Aussie is the best golfer on the planet.
Harvick Crashes in Opening Race of NASCAR’s Playoffs
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick has crashed in the opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Hamlin Rallies to Earn Victory in Opening Round of Playoffs
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – Denny Hamlin gave Joe Gibbs Racing a victory in the opening round of NASCAR’s playoffs by rallying from a disastrous start at Chicagoland Speedway.
Chisenhall Homers to Lead Tomlin, Indians Over White Sox 6-3
CLEVELAND (AP) – Josh Tomlin pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings, Lonnie Chisenhall had a two-run homer and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 Sunday.
Molina Exits with Thumb Sprain as Cardinals Beat Cubs 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) – Yadier Molina exited with a sprained left thumb suffered as the Cubs ran themselves out of late scoring chances, and the St. Louis Cardinals ended Chicago’s five-game winning streak and avoided a sweep with
Rookie Matt Jones, Revamped D Lead Redskins Past Rams 24-10
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) – Rookie Matt Jones ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns, an efficient Kirk Cousins avoided turnovers, and the Washington Redskins dominated for a half, then held on to beat the St. Louis Rams
Palmer Throws 4 TDs in Cardinals’ 48-23 Win over Bears
CHICAGO (AP) – Carson Palmer threw for four touchdowns to lead the Arizona Cardinals to a 48-23 victory over the Chicago Bears, who lost Jay Cutler to a hamstring injury Sunday.
(Van Winkle) Pease, Patricia
Patricia (Van Winkle) Pease, 65 of Galesburg, died at 12:25 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Marigold Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Galesburg.
Ruetz, Nancy L.
Nancy L Ruetz, 86, Galesburg, IL died peacefully at 11:00 p.m., September 19, 2015, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, IL.
Council to Consider Goose Hunt Tonight
The Galesburg City Council will meet tonight and alderman are expected to make a decision regarding geese overpopulation issues that are taking place at Lake Storey.