Oscar Mayer returning to city where it was founded in 1883
CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel is crediting Chicago’s workforce and its transportation networks for the decision by Kraft Heinz to move Oscar Mayer’s headquarters to the city. Kraft Heinz announced Wednesday about 250 corporate jobs will
White Sox decline option on shortstop Alexei Ramirez
CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox have declined a $10 million option on shortstop Alexei Ramirez and owe the former All-Star a $1 million buyout. The 34-year-old Ramirez has played his entire career with Chicago after leaving
Bustos appointed Senior House Whip
Local Congresswoman Cheri Bustos has accepted a new role in the U.S. House.
Rams running back Trey Watts suspended indefinitely by NFL
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams backup running back Trey Watts has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. It’s the second suspension this fall for Watts, who was out the first four
Blues’ Ryan Reaves fined for roughing
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Blues forward Ryan Reaves has been fined $3,024.19, the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement, for roughing Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. The NHL’s department of
Tarasenko scores in OT to lift Blues past Blackhawks, 6-5
CHICAGO (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko scored at 3:54 of a whistle-free overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 6-5 come-from-behind win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Tarasenko, who also had an assist, beat Corey
Library to sell book about Galesburg
The Library Board of Trustees voted yesterday to purchase and sell 500 copies of a book put together by Galesburg Public Library Archivist Patty Mosher. The book, titled “Images of America: Galesburg” is a collection of the
DeSutter enters 74th race as third Republican Candidate
Woodhull farmer Mike DeSutter has officially announced his run for an Illinois House seat in the 74th District. DeSutter gave remarks today outside the Knox County Courthouse, telling constituents of his background and vision for Illinois’ future.
Galesburg Veteran’s Parade marches Sunday
For the fifteenth straight year Galesburg will honor Veterans with a parade downtown on Sunday. Organizer Ryan Hummel says like past years, the parade begins on Main and Chambers streets. It will turn left onto Cherry Street
Knoxville High School to host town hall meeting next week
For the first time in District 202, Knoxville schools will hold a town hall style meeting to discuss the state of the district and answer questions. Scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Knoxville High School, the
Local protestors honor Guy Fawkes Day
A gathering of seven masked men and women met outside the Central Congregational Church today to simply let people know it safe to protest. Protestor Zach Dee of Monmouth says the peaceful gathering is tied to the
Gale Scholars offers tuition for local students
For almost 20 years, the George Washington Gale Scholars program has helped lower income, first generation college students receive higher education in Galesburg. Steve Cheesman was named director of the program about three months ago after longtime
Bartley, Gaylene S.
Gaylene S. Bartley, age 67 of Knoxville, Illinois died at 5:30 P.M. on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her home.
Broadfield, Robyn L.
Mrs. Robyn L. Broadfield, 51, of Galesburg, Ill. died 5:58 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb, Ill.
Watters, Thomas Todd
Mr. Thomas Todd Watters, 56, of Galesburg, Ill. died 7:33 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2015 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill.