NLCS has its largest television audience since 2010
NEW YORK (AP) — The NL Championship Series had its largest television audience since 2010 despite lasting just four games.
Ferguson, Murdock out for Illini against Wisconsin
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois says running back Josh Ferguson will miss Saturday’s game against Wisconsin and wide receiver Marchie Murdock will join him on the sideline.
Bears sign DL Ziggy Hood, cut DL Jeremiah Ratliff
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have signed defensive lineman Ziggy Hood and cut defensive lineman Jeremiah Ratliff.
Blackhawks beat Panthers in 1st game since Keith’s surgery
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane and Brent Seabrook each had a goal and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Thursday night in their first game since top defenseman Duncan Keith had
Illinois awards $5M for health insurance outreach workers
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois has announced 10 community groups will help with consumer outreach during the third annual health insurance enrollment period under President Barack Obama’s health care law.
Charges filed in death of 3-year-old in January
GILLESPIE, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery in the death of a 3-year-old boy.
2 more arrests in fatal Peoria home invasion
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say they’ve arrested two more suspects in the slaying of a 14-year-old Peoria boy who was shot to death during a home invasion this month.
Harvey crash kills man, critically injures 2 others
HARVEY, Ill. (AP) — A man in his 20s was killed and two others were critically injured when the vehicle they were riding in crashed into a semi-trailer south of Chicago.
DCFS investigates death of 8-year-old Chicago girl
CHICAGO (AP) — The death of an 8-year-old girl on Chicago’s South Side is being investigated by the Department of Children and Family Services and the city’s police department.
Founder of Gilberts football league avoids theft prosecution
GILBERTS, Ill. (AP) — A youth football league founder in northwest suburban Chicago who admitted stealing $2,250 from the organization has been granted deferred prosecution.
Rauner administration reaches contract deals with 3 unions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration says it has reached tentative agreements on labor contracts with three unions representing state workers.
Inmate population dwindling at work camp planned for closure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The number of inmates at a southern Illinois work camp that Gov. Bruce Rauner said he planned to close has dropped considerably.
Community forum to discuss area goals next week
Next week, area residents will have the chance to formally voice their opinions for economic development.
Egli, Glen Wilbur
Glen Wilbur Egli, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 2:16 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2015, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.
Clark, Marvin R.
Mr. Marvin R. Clark, 83, formerly of Galesburg died at 2:30 am, Monday, October 19, 2015 at The Waters of Covington in Covington, Indiana.
Bush, Charles Walter
Charles Walter Bush, Sr., 83, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family and in the arms of his loving wife, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 8:10 a.m.
Sprague, Ron
Edward Ronald Sprague, 74, of Galesburg, died at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at home.
Specialists encourage mammograms
With just over a week left in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, local physicians are encouraging people to get checked.
Great River Pain Center to open Galesburg practice
A clinic specializing in the treatment of acute and chronic pain is coming to Galesburg next month.