Funds cleared for Galesburg tourism grant
With Gov. Bruce Rauner approving the release of about $1.9 billion in already-collected tax dollars yesterday, a tourism grant is inbound for the Galesburg Tourism Council. During today’s tourism council meeting, Tourism and Marketing Director Bill Morris
Funds cleared for Galesburg tourism grant

With Gov. Bruce Rauner approving the release of about $1.9 billion in already-collected tax dollars yesterday, a tourism grant is inbound for the Galesburg Tourism Council.
Galesburg Community Foundation grants $250,000 to non-profits
The Galesburg Community Foundation has announced organizations that will be shared recipients of $250,000 in grant dollars. Applications were received from over 50 organizations and the GCF bestowed funds on 45 non-profits. Executive Director of the GCF,
Galesburg Community Foundation grants $250,000 to non-profits

The Galesburg Community Foundation has announced organizations that will be shared recipients of $250,000 in grant dollars.
Nied, Jeanette E.
Mrs. Jeanette E. Nied, 98, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 10:50 pm Saturday, December 5, 2015 in the Lutheran Living Home in Muscatine, Iowa.
St Louis Cardinals’ Brian Bartow wins Fishel Award
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brian Bartow of the St. Louis Cardinals has won the Robert O. Fishel Award for public relations excellence, given annually by Major League Baseball. Bartow, the Cardinals’ director of communications, interned with St.
St Louis Cardinals’ Brian Bartow wins Fishel Award

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brian Bartow of the St. Louis Cardinals has won the Robert O. Fishel Award for public relations excellence, given annually by Major League Baseball.
Rams fire offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams, next to last in offense in the NFL, have fired offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti.
Rams fire offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams, next to last in offense in the NFL, have fired offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti. Rob Boras, assistant head coach/offense and tight ends coach, will take over the coordinating duties.
Rams not sure whether Bailey will be able to return
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher says wide receiver Stedman Bailey was improving from two gunshot wounds to the head, but wasn’t sure if the 2013 third-round pick would be able to return
Rams not sure whether Bailey will be able to return

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher says wide receiver Stedman Bailey was improving from two gunshot wounds to the head, but wasn’t sure if the 2013 third-round pick would be able to return
Iowa handles Western Illinois 90-56
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Jarrod Uthoff scored a career-high 27 points and Iowa beat Western Illinois 90-56 on Monday for its fourth consecutive win. Uthoff grabbed nine rebounds and was 10 of 16 from the floor,
Iowa handles Western Illinois 90-56

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Jarrod Uthoff scored a career-high 27 points and Iowa beat Western Illinois 90-56 on Monday for its fourth consecutive win.
Teletovic, Knight rally Suns past Bulls, 103-101
CHICAGO (AP) — Mirza Teletovic scored 21 points, including a follow basket with 0.3 seconds left, to cap the Phoenix Suns’ furious fourth-quarter rally in a 103-101 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Brandon Knight
Teletovic, Knight rally Suns past Bulls, 103-101

CHICAGO (AP) — Mirza Teletovic scored 21 points, including a follow basket with 0.3 seconds left, to cap the Phoenix Suns’ furious fourth-quarter rally in a 103-101 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
Illinois district takes up deal over locker room access
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago district is considering public testimony on a deal with federal officials over a transgender student’s use of a girl’s locker room and could consider a rescind vote. Palatine-based Township High School
IDOT seeks comments on I-55 ‘managed lane’ project
COUNTRYSIDE, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on its plan to add a “managed traffic lane” to Interstate 55 from Bolingbrook to Chicago. Officials have scheduled a public meeting from Wednesday
East St. Louis man gets 60 years in man’s shooting death
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A 30-year-old East St. Louis man has been sentenced to six decades in prison for killing another man who identified him as the shooter. Eric Hill was found guilty in October
Carbondale police investigate death of 2 pedestrians
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Carbondale police are investigating the weekend deaths of two 18-year-olds who were hit by a car. The pedestrians were identified Monday as Gavin Flynn and Ryan Reed of Carbondale. They were struck about
Illinois inmates to receive care packages from church
BARRINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Thousands of inmates at prisons and jails across Illinois will receive care packages assembled by members of a Barrington church as part of its holiday program. Parishioners filled brown paper sacks with mini-doughnuts,