Children’s book drive benefits only East St. Louis library
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Book donations are flowing to the only public library in cash-strapped East St. Louis after a monthlong teachers’ strike highlighted its lack of resources. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that area
Chicago’s Field Museum to exhibit China’s terra-cotta army
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s Field Museum has announced an exhibition made up of China’s terra-cotta army of ancient clay figures will open at the Field Museum in March. The museum indicated the exhibition, “China’s First Emperor and
High winds destroy property, leave many without power
Downed trees, hanging power lines and ruined buildings. Last night’s intense weather left its mark on Knox and surrounding counties.
LPGA event to move from Rich Harvest Farms
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The International Crown still plans to be in Chicago next year, just not at Rich Harvest Farms. The LPGA Tour and Rich Harvest Farms announced Wednesday that they have agreed to relocate
Monmouth College research shows coffee shop trends
Coffee drinkers in urban shops are more likely to be younger than those who frequent more rural coffee shops. Although both urban and rural coffee shop goers are more likely to be there for social or emotional
Galesburg duo arrested on domestic battery charges
Two Galesburg residents were arrested late last night, after a dispute led to a physical altercation at an area bar. Police were called to the 400 block of East Berrien Street at 11:41 p.m., after it was
Renteria: No ill will toward Cubs for awkward firing
CHICAGO (AP) — New Chicago White Sox bench coach Rick Renteria insists he has no ill will toward the Cubs for his awkward firing as their manager last fall. Renteria acknowledged he had “the wind blown out”
Bears’ Matt Forte practices on limited basis
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte practiced Wednesday on a limited basis after being sidelined by a knee injury. Forte sat out Monday’s 22-19 win at San Diego because of a right
High winds destroy property, leave many without power
Downed trees, hanging power lines and ruined buildings. Last night’s intense weather left its mark on Knox and surrounding counties. Galesburg Fire Chief Tom Simkins says he received reports that a rural Knoxville barn had collapsed onto
Illinois suspends linebacker over criminal investigation
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois football coach Bill Cubit indefinitely suspended freshman linebacker Julian Jones on Wednesday pending the outcome of a criminal investigation in Georgia. The investigation is focused on an alleged crime committed somewhere in
Freshman Graham leads Northern Illinois past Buffalo, 41-30
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Freshman Ryan Graham had 268 total yards and two touchdowns in his first career start, and Northern Illinois beat Buffalo 41-30 on Wednesday night for the Huskies’ fifth straight victory. Down 28-3, Buffalo
Knox County Assessment Supervisor witnesses Miami airport security scare
The Associated Press and multiple news agencies reported Monday that an investigation at the Miami International Airport delayed 50 flights after officers and the FBI responded to investigate a suspicious bag. Knox County Supervisor of Assessment Chris
Zoning Committee denies request to restrict future wineries
The Knox County Zoning Committee shot down a request last night to limit conditional use permits allowing wineries in the county.
Canton medical cannabis dispensary one of eight in state
The Salveo Health and Wellness Center in Canton opened this past Monday as one of the first medical marijuana dispensaries in Illinois history.
Silas Willard construction causes removal of tornado siren
Severe weather is on the horizon tonight, but for the next couple of weeks, the City of Galesburg will be without one of its 13 tornado sirens at the ready for alert.
Celebrating Veterans Day
Veterans of Foreign Wars chapters, American Legions and other organization around the country are honoring those who have served this Veterans Day.