Chinese Students Bring New Business to Champaign-Urbana
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — More than 5,200 students from China attend the University of Illinois campus in Champaign-Urbana and local businesses are taking notice.
Martinez, Donald L.

Mr. Donald L. “Don” Martinez, age 69, of Galesburg, Illinois died Thursday October 8, 2015 at 5:45 a.m. at his home.
ISU President Calls for End to Budget Turmoil in Springfield
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — The president of Illinois State University says the school is feeling the effects of the lack of a state budget but the school remains “strong and stable.”
Chicago State Names Alabama University Official to Top Post
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago State University board of trustees has named an official of the University of North Alabama as the school’s 22nd president.
Mural, Crosswalk Art Project Underway Downtown Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A planned mural and crosswalk art project is underway in downtown Springfield after experiencing two years of delays.
Donations Come in for new police dog in Winnebago County
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Residents of Winnebago County are contributing money to train a third police dog for the sheriff’s department.
Feds Auction More Items Seized from Rita Crundwell
DIXON, Ill. (AP) — The federal government is auctioning items purchased by Dixon’s former comptroller who’s in prison for embezzling $54 million from the town over two decades.
Group to Help Displaced Workers Find Work in Peoria Area
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Peoria area workers at Caterpillar and other companies who suddenly find themselves out of work will be getting help finding work in the region.
Peoria Man Pleads Guilty in Toddler’s Beating Death
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois man has admitted to fatally beating his girlfriend’s 19-month-old son last December.
New City Attorney “Excited” to Serve Residents

The City of Galesburg hired a new City Attorney and Corporation Counsel earlier this week.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Football vs. Rock Island Rocks

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County Departments Agree to More Cuts

The County Finance Committee met yet again last night to discuss more than $300,000 in cuts.
Simpson, E. Rebecca

E. Rebecca “Becky” Simpson, age 89, of Knoxville, Illinois died on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.
