Open house lauds renovated Amtrak depot, Galesburg Transit facility
Architects and local officials met this morning to present to the community more than $5.5 million in city improvements at the renovated Amtrak station and the newly built Transit Maintenance Facility.
2016 Knox County Budget ready for approval
After shuffling funds a budget is on it’s way to being finalized.
Cuban professor looking to link Illinois to Havana
Carl Sandburg College President Dr. Lori Sundberg made a trip to Cuba in which she heard a speaker that shattered several misconceptions she had about Cuba.
Livestock Truck Rolls on I-74
Illinois State Police have reported that a livestock truck has overturned on I-74 near the Interstate 280 West ramp. Authorities responded to the scene around 9:25 a.m. this morning.
Interview: Lee Greenwood
Country music star, Grammy and ACM award winner Lee Greenwood joined us on “Galesburg’s Morning News”. His huge hit “God Bless The USA” is part of the film shown by Homeland Security during the swearing in of
Former NFL QB Doug Flutie says both parents die in same hour
BOSTON (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie says both of his parents died within an hour of each other.
Northern Illinois beats Western Michigan 27-19 behind Huff
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Jordan Huff ran for 159 yards on eight carries, including an 87-yard touchdown run, and Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 27-19 Wednesday night.
New Mexico beats Loyola of Chicago 75-51
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico forward Tim Williams scored 22 points with seven rebounds and the Lobos turned in a strong defensive effort Wednesday in a 75-51 win over Loyola-Chicago.
Chicago State beats Div. II Indiana Northwest 105-64
CHICAGO (AP) — Trayvon Palmer scored 22 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Chicago State beat Division II Indiana Northwest 105-64 on Wednesday night.
Beane scores 32, Southern Illinois holds off Kent St. 72-69
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Anthony Beane scored 32 points and Southern Illinois held on in the closing minutes to preserve a 72-69 win over Kent State Wednesday night.
Saint Louis holds off SIU-Edwardsville 70-60
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill (AP) — Ash Yacoubou scored a career-high 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting and grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds to help Saint Louis overcome second-half rallies by SIU-Edwardsville for a 70-60 win on Wednesday night.
Providence wins 60-59 after Illinois misses flurry of shots
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rodney Bullock’s free throw with 43 seconds left gave Providence a 60-59 victory over Illinois on Wednesday night.
Hossa scores in OT to lift Blackhawks over Oilers 4-3
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Marian Hossa scored 1:08 into overtime, Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive victory.
Butler’s season-high 32 power Bulls past Suns, 103-97
PHOENIX (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 32 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Phoenix Suns 103-97 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.
Federal officials to review restaurants for ADA compliance
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they’re reviewing restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs to ensure they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Chicago-area man sentenced in drugs-for-guns scheme
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a suburban Chicago man to 16 years behind bars for putting dozens of guns in the hands of known street-gang members.
Pinched by budget woes, Peoria goes after unpaid tickets
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Pinched by shrinking budgets, the city of Peoria is getting tough when it comes to collecting unpaid parking tickets.
All Belleville students to get Google Chromebooks
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The Belleville School Board has approved purchasing Google Chromebooks for second-graders and younger.
Consumer warning: Phone scammers posing as IRS officials
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois residents are being warned about a phone scam in which con artists pose as IRS officials demanding unpaid taxes.
Illinois levee district chief resigns ahead of removal vote
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A southwestern Illinois levee district president has resigned ahead of a vote to remove him from office.