Big Ten Officials Say Mistake Cost Illinois a down

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten officials’ organization says a third-quarter officiating mistake cost Illinois a down in its 14-13 win Saturday over Nebraska.
Cubit Doubts Illini’s Ferguson Will Play at No. 22 Iowa

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Interim Illinois coach Bill Cubit says he doubts injured running back Josh Ferguson will be able to play Saturday against No. 22 Iowa.
Cubs Take Aim at Postseason After Making Big Leap

CHICAGO (AP) — No matter how the playoffs turn out for the Chicago Cubs, manager Joe Maddon wanted to know one thing. He asked how anyone could be “disappointed with anything our players have done.”
Shimmin, Thomas W.

Thomas W. Shimmin, 72, of Little York, IL died at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Monmouth Nursing Home.
County Finance Committee Finds New Cuts

After last night’s Knox County Finance Committee meeting, the county is looking to make about $5,000 more in additional cuts to address a $250,000 deficit in the general fund.
GFD Aiming to Educate for Fire Prevention Week

This week is Fire Prevention Week in North America.
Taste of Chicago Earns $320,000 This Summer
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials say the city’s five-day Taste of Chicago festival earned more than $320,000 this year.
Sentencing Set for Illinois Trooper in Roadside Strip Search
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois state trooper is set to be sentenced in connection with a roadside strip search in East St. Louis that was captured on his patrol car’s dashboard camera.
Dave and Bess Cratty on Galesburg’s Evening News
Dave and Bess Cratty of Galesburg were in Philadelphia during Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. They were attending the World Meeting of Families and had more than one opportunity to see the Pontiff. They shared their
Aldermen Debate Family Hiring Policy

A significant portion of last night’s Galesburg City Council Meeting was wrapped around personnel policy.
Love’s Travel Stop Inches Toward Knoxville

Announced in April of this year, Love’s Travel Stop and Country Stores is expected to finalize it’s purchase of Knox County land no sooner than January 2016.