City Considers Compromise in Downtown Parking Issue

During public comment at last night’s Galesburg City Council meeting, various downtown business owners expressed their concerns in regard to parking issues on Main Street.
Knox County Health Department Hold Drive Up Flu Clinic This Weekend

The Knox County Health Department will be holding a drive-up flu clinic on Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m. at Hinchliff-Pearson-West on Fremont street.
Afternoon Kickoff Set for Nebraska-Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – The kickoff time for the Nebraska-Illinois game on Oct. 3 has been set for 2:30 p.m. Central Time.
Bears QB Jay Cutler has Strained Hamstring; Status Unknown

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – Chicago Bears coach John Fox says quarterback Jay Cutler has a strained hamstring.
Molina Has Partially Torn Left Thumb Ligament

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Cardinals All-Star catcher Yadier Molina has a partially torn ligament in his left thumb, and St. Louis hopes he might return during the regular season.
Fever Beat Sky 100-89, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals

CHICAGO (AP) – Tamika Catchings scored 27 points and Shenise Johnson added 22 to help the Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 100-89 in the decisive game of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night.
Piscotty Gets Go-Ahead Hit, Cardinals Beat Reds 2-1

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Rookie Stephen Piscotty doubled in the go-ahead run in a two-run eighth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals turned it on late for a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
Samardzija, Johnson Lead ChiSox to DH Sweep of Tigers

DETROIT (AP) – Erik Johnson followed a one-hitter by Jeff Smardzija with six solid innings Monday night, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers for a doubleheader sweep.
Rizzo, Soler Spark Cubs in 9-5 Win Over Brewers

CHICAGO (AP) – Anthony Rizzo had three hits and scored three runs, Jorge Soler hit a pinch-hit, 3-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5 on Monday night.
Gilson, Duane E.
Duane E. Gilson, 78, of Galesburg, died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Conner, Sharon K.

Sharon K. Conner, 66, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 3:38 A.M., Sunday, September 20, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Illinois.
Turley, Lawrence R.
Lawrence Raymond Turley, 80 of Roseville, IL passed away Sunday September 20, 2015, 10:03 am at his home.
Halsey, Charlie M.

Charlie M. Halsey, 68, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 8:00 A.M. on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at home.
Galesburg City Council Votes Down Goose Hunt Amid Scrutiny

After comment from nearly every aldermen and some public disapproval last night, the Galesburg City Council voted 3-4 against implementing a limited hunt at Lake Storey to deal with an overpopulation of Canadian geese that inhabit the
Knoxville City Council Approves Various Improvements to Water Sewage

At last night’s Knoxville City Council meeting, the council approved a few new improvements to different aspects of area water sewage.