Hanlon leaving a legacy
Galesburg’s outgoing legal counsel has served under eight Mayors and six City Managers since stepping into the role back in 1978.
Annie’s Cafe to join Henderson Street video gambling belt
The city of Galesburg has issued five licenses for businesses to operate as video gaming parlors. With the exception of Annie’s Cafe, currently located on South Seminary Street, all are located blocks away from each other on Henderson
Illinois WR Dudek unlikely to play this season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois coach Bill Cubit says he doubts standout receiver Mike Dudek will play this season. And the coach isn’t sure when starting running back Josh Ferguson will return.
Start time set for Penn State-Illinois Halloween game
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten conference says the Oct. 31 game between Penn State and Illinois will kick off at noon Eastern time.
Bears elevate CB from practice squad
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have elevated cornerback Bryce Callahan from the practice squad to the active roster and waived safety Demontre Hurst.
The Latest: Legislature OKs Mautino for auditor general
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Frank Mautino will be Illinois’ next auditor general.
State child welfare agency has to write improvement plan
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois’ troubled child welfare agency must outline a detailed plan to make improvements at residential treatment centers and in other areas by February 2016 under a federal court agreement.
Police capture man accused of shooting at Illinois officer
CAMBRIA, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police say they’ve arrested a suspect who is accused of shooting at a police officer in southern Illinois.
Illinois gun-rights group to game Chicago gun buyback effort
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois gun-rights advocate says he will take advantage of an effort by Rahm Emanuel to implement a $250,000 gun buyback program the Chicago mayor says is designed to get illegal guns off the
Cubs pride shows up in carvings of lawn, soybean field
SPRING GROVE, Ill. (AP) — A couple of guys are letting their land do the talking about how much they love the Chicago Cubs.
U of Illinois makes cuts while it waits for state budget
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — While it waits to find out how much money it will receive from the state this year, the University of Illinois says it has cut $24 million in expenses.
House to debate bill to provide $1.8B for lottery, roads
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill to provide $1.84 billion for lottery winners, local roads and 911 service during the state budget stalemate.
Police recover man’s body from DuPage River in Shorewood
SHOREWOOD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was recovered from the DuPage River just outside Joliet.
Police: At least 7 hurt after shooting in Calumet City
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say at least seven people are injured after a shooting in a south suburb of Chicago.
Third man convicted in 2010 slaying of police officer
CHICAGO (AP) — A Cook County jury has convicted the third and final defendant in the 2010 killing of off-duty Chicago police Officer Thomas Wortham IV.
Rock Island man wants judge to reconsider his sentence
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) — A Rock Island man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend wants a judge to reconsider his 45-year sentence.
Court: Baseball mag vendor can sell outside Cubs stadium
CHICAGO (AP) — An appeals court in Chicago says a one-man publisher can sell his baseball magazine on a sidewalk just outside Wrigley Field after all.
Family charged after ex-Illinois caseworker accused of theft
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois prosecutors say they’ve charged several family members of a former Illinois Department of Human Services caseworker who has pleaded not guilty to misappropriating more than $700,000.
Main, Alice “Jean”
Alice “Jean” Main, 84, of Altona, died at 10:26 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2015, at home surrounded by her family.
Jared, Lee Ernest
Ernest Lee Jared, 81 of Abingdon, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center of Galesburg.