Knox College pilot program offers a SPARK of encouragement
Fresh out of high school, starting a college career is hard. Students know that going in, but actually experiencing the challenge is another story.
U of Illinois considers settlement with professor
CHAMPIAGN, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois trustees are expected to consider a legal settlement with a professor who lost his job offer over a series profane anti-Israel Twitter messages.
Miller’s 1-handed TD grab lifts Bears over Chargers, 22-19
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Zach Miller leaped, snagged Jay Cutler’s pass with his right hand and tumbled into the end zone. ”Jay made a great throw and I was able to go up and get it.
Donald Trump brings his campaign for president to Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Republican presidential contender Donald Trump is bringing his campaign for the party’s nomination to Springfield.
Illinois won’t limit who gets for elderly, disabled services
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration has officially dropped plans to limit which elderly and disabled Illinois residents qualify for state-subsidized services.
Safe Harbor collects Christmas Presents for Kids
Christmas time isn’t far off, and for the 24th year, a local domestic violence assistance agency will play Santa.
Mayor of Monticello resigns due to Lyme disease
MONTICELLO, Ill. (AP) — The mayor of the central Illinois city of Monticello has resigned, saying he is struggling with chronic Lyme disease. The (Champaign) News-Gazette reports that Chris Corrie told the Monticello City Council during Monday night’s
Family works to honor Vietnam fallen from Coles County
MATTOON, Ill. (AP) — The family of a serviceman who died in Vietnam is working to improve war memorials at a park in Mattoon. The (Mattoon) Journal Gazette reports a Veterans Day ceremony is planned Wednesday to dedicate
Judge to consider request to toss suit opposing Lucas Museum
CHICAGO (AP) — City of Chicago attorneys are asking a judge to toss a lawsuit seeking to stop “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas from building a $400 million museum on the shores of Lake Michigan. That request is
Illinois won’t limit who gets for elderly, disabled services
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration has officially dropped plans to limit which elderly and disabled Illinois residents qualify for state-subsidized services. Illinois uses what’s known as a Determination of Need score to assess eligibility. It factors
U of Illinois considers settlement with professor
CHAMPIAGN, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois trustees are expected to consider a legal settlement with a professor who lost his job offer over a series profane anti-Israel Twitter messages. University spokesman Tom Hardy confirmed trustees are expected
Donald Trump brings his campaign for president to Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Republican presidential contender Donald Trump is bringing his campaign for the party’s nomination to Springfield. Trump is fresh off his stint hosting NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” His appearance on the show drew protests by
District 205 superintendent recommends tax increase
Signs point to an increased tax levy as the Galesburg School District struggles with a looming $2.6 million deficit.
Cardinals minor league pitcher Alex Reyes suspended 50 games
NEW YORK (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes has been suspended for 50 games under baseball’s minor league drug program following a second positive test for a drug of abuse. Reyes had been with the
Bulls pull away in 2nd half, top winless 76ers 111-88
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nikola Mirotic had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Pau Gasol scored 16 points to lead the Chicago Bulls past the winless Philadelphia 76ers, 111-88 on Monday night. The Bulls played without Joakim Noah
Miller’s 1-handed TD grab lifts Bears over Chargers, 22-19
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Zach Miller made a one-handed grab of a 25-yard touchdown pass from Jay Cutler with 3:19 to go, and the Chicago Bears beat the San Diego Chargers 22-19 on Monday night. Cutler, who
Miller’s 1-handed TD grab lifts Bears over Chargers, 22-19
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Zach Miller leaped, snagged Jay Cutler’s pass with his right hand and tumbled into the end zone. ”Jay made a great throw and I was able to go up and get it. After
Knox College pilot program offers a SPARK of encouragement
Fresh out of high school, starting a college career is hard. Students know that going in, but actually experiencing the challenge is another story. This year was the first time Knox College offered a program called SPARK,
Miller Family Donates $175,000 to area groups
This past weekend, the family of a late Galesburg businessman donated a hefty chunk of change to local groups in the area. In Larry Miller’s name, family members donated $175,000 to various groups he had affiliation with,
Safe Harbor collects Christmas Presents for Kids
Christmas time isn’t far off, and for the 24th year, a local domestic violence assistance agency will play Santa. The Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center in Galesburg is collecting gifts for the kids this year, in support