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. Superintendent Ralph Grimm gave his recommendation last night to the District 205 Board of Education to increase the
Brown, Velma G.
Velma G. Brown, 94 of Galesburg, IL passed away Wednesday November 4, 2015, 11:47 am at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center Galesburg, IL. She was born Sunday October 23, 1921 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of George
Tomlin, Marion J.
Mrs. Marion J. Tomlin, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 4:00PM Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.
Dennis, W. Mark
W. MARK Dennis, 82, of Galesburg passed away at 1:15 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Seminary Manor, in Galesburg after a brief illness.
Illinois medical marijuana dispensaries prepare to open
CHICAGO (AP) — The wait for legal medical marijuana in Illinois is nearly over.
Premature burial delays funeral for family’s matriarch
CHICAGO (AP) — A planned Chicago funeral didn’t take place Saturday because the person to be remembered had already been buried.
Small school districts band together to share ideas
ASSUMPTION, Ill. (AP) — A set of small central Illinois school districts has created a professional learning community to allow its teachers to collaborate and exchange ideas.
Southern Illinois lawmaker seeks to keep work camp open
CARBONDALE,, Ill. (AP) — A state lawmaker from southern Illinois has introduced legislation to keep operating a minimum-security prison work camp targeted to close as part of a cost-cutting move from shutting down.
Chargers hope to end free-fall Monday night vs Bears
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Philip Rivers is trying to remain positive as the San Diego Chargers’ season spins out of control.
Vikings QB Bridgewater leaves game with head injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was knocked out of the game by a hit to the head in the fourth quarter against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.
Vikings lose Bridgewater, beat Rams 21-18 in OT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson rushed for 125 yards on 29 carries for Minnesota, helping set up Blair Walsh’s 40-yard field goal in overtime that lifted the Vikings a 21-18 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday
Kane, Panarin lead Blackhawks past Oilers 4-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane had a goal and three assists, rookie Artemi Panarin scored twice in the first period and Corey Crawford made 34 saves to lead the Chicago Blackhawks past the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Sunday