Auxiliary pledge “to go a long way” for OSF St. Mary
Last week, members of the OSF St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary supported their hospital by offering up plans to raise a hefty chunk of change over the next few years.
Manslaughter parolee picked up on gun crimes
A Galesburg man convicted in late 2013 of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of 18-year-old Isaiah Stevenson was arrested on gun charges earlier this month.
Holden, Marilyn Colleen
Mrs. Marilyn Colleen Holden, 83, Galesburg, Illinois died at 7:10 pm, Sunday October 11, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center.
Cree, Frederick C. “Fred” Jr.
Frederick C. “Fred” Cree Jr., 73, of Smithshire, IL died at 2:21 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.
Long Week to Week With Knee Injury; Rams Unsure On Saffold
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long is week to week with a right knee injury and the team anticipates guard Rodger Saffold will miss some time with a shoulder injury.
Chicago Bears Overcome Injuries for Consecutive Wins
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears seem to have found a team identity as a group that overcomes injuries and deficits.
Rose Could be Cleared for Activity Within a Week
CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose may be cleared to begin activity within a week, and be able to practice shortly thereafter, Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said Monday.
Cubs SS Russell Leaves with Left Hamstring Tightness
CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has left Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Cardinals due to tightness in his left hamstring.
Davis Leads Pelicans to 123-115 Win Over Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Davis, playing in his hometown, scored 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 123-115 preseason win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
Cubs Hit 6 Home Runs, Top Cardinals 8-6 For 2-1 Lead in NLDS
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant and Jorge Soler each hit two-run drives and the Chicago Cubs connected for a postseason franchise-record six homers in an 8-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the
School won’t comply with order regarding transgender student
PALATINE, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago school district says it won’t honor a federal ruling ordering it to let a transgender student into the locker room of the student’s preferred gender.
McHenry Teachers Union Approves Contract to End Strike
MCHENRY, Ill. (AP) — A teachers union in the northern Illinois community of McHenry has approved an agreement with the school district to end an eight-day strike.
Public Can See Stanley Cup in Millennium Park on Wednesday
CHICAGO (AP) — The Stanley Cup will be making an appearance at Chicago’s Millennium Park.
Coalition Urges Illinois Communities to Plant Oak Trees
CHICAGO (AP) — A coalition of naturalists wants to educate the public about the dwindling population of oak trees in the Chicago area.
Automatic Illinois Voter Registration Expected in Committee
CHICAGO (AP) — A lawmaker panel is expected to hear testimony on a measure that’d automatically register Illinoisans to vote when they obtain or renew a driver’s license or state identification card.
$5M Grant to ISU Will Aid Young People in Champaign County
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois State University professor has been awarded a federal grant of nearly $5 million to help young people in Champaign county with relationship-building, getting ready for jobs and handling their finances.
Illinois Agency Investigating Death of 1-year-old Girl
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is investigating the death of a 1-year-old Joliet girl.
Cyclists of Galesburg to Hold Three Lakes Ride this Weekend
One of the year’s larger bicycle rides will be taking place this weekend around Knox County.
Knox County Still Faces $212,000 Deficit
The Knox County Finance Committee has whittled another $600,000 off the county’s looming general fund deficit, leaving roughly $212,000 worth of cuts still on the table.