Merrill, Gregory L. “Mudd”
Gregory L. “Mudd” Merrill, 63, of Galesburg, died at 7:40 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2015 at home.
Club 41 is back
Starting tomorrow, a popular St. Augustine restaurant and bar is set to serve food and drink for the first in over a year.
Walker, Tina Lou
Tina Lou Walker, 59 of Roseville, IL went home to be with the Lord, November 16, 2015 at 9:30a.m. She was born Friday December 2, 1955, the daughter of Richard and Marie (Corzatt) Walker.
Oligney-Estill announced as new Parks and Recreation Director
An Indiana native will soon man the wheel as the City of Galesburg’s new Parks and Recreation Director.
Longtime Bunker Links Golf Pro passes away
The man who served as golf pro at Bunker Links golf course for more than 24 years passed away Monday at the age of 63.
Bears waive backup cornerback Terrance Mitchell
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears waived cornerback Terrance Mitchell and promoted Jacoby Glenn from the practice squad.
Maddon, Banister selected Managers of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Maddon has won his third Manager of the Year award, earning his first in the NL after guiding the Chicago Cubs to their first postseason berth since 2008.
Saad scores 2 to lead Blue Jackets past Blues, 3-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Saad scored twice to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night for their first three-game winning streak of the season.
Taylor leads Penn State past DePaul 68-62
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Brandon Taylor scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half and Penn State beat DePaul 68-62 in the Gravitt Tipoff Series on Tuesday.
Western Illinois defeats Illinois-Chicago 84-57
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — J.C. Fuller scored 19 points and Garret Covington added 17 to lead Western Illinois to an 84-57 win over Illinois-Chicago on Tuesday night.
Attorney claims woman didn’t urge manhunt in Gliniewicz case
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A defense attorney says the case should be dismissed against an Illinois woman accused of falsely setting off a manhunt for suspects in the death of Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz.
Purported drug lord associate to be sentenced in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Another purported associate of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is to be sentenced in a federal case in Chicago that names Guzman.
US Rep. Quigley: New group to address transgender rights
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley says he’s joined other Democrats in creating a task force to help ensure equal rights for transgender people.
Carbondale group seeks new SIU sex assault investigation
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — A Carbondale community group is pushing Southern Illinois University to review its sexual assault policies and re-open an investigation into a freshman’s rape complaint.
Torstenson center plants flowers to feature pollination
PECATONICA, Ill. (AP) — The importance of insects and bats in pollinating up to 90 percent of the world’s food supply will be brought home through a project at Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center.
Sarah Palin to sign books in suburban Chicago
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin plans a book-signing event in suburban Chicago.
Illinois community college braces for potential strike
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Heartland Community College in Normal is bracing for a potential faculty strike but the school’s president intends to hold classes whether it happens or not.
Decomposed body found in central Illinois woods
NORTH PEKIN, Ill. (AP) — A decomposed body has been found in a wooded area between Illinois Route 29 and the Illinois River.
Health system gets state approval for new Rockford hospital
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois review board has approved a plan to build a new hospital in Rockford.
Beautification on East Main nears completion
Roadways have been paved, the medians have been landscaped.