Two appear on meth charges
Appearing for the first time with their public defenders, two Galesburg men stood before a Knox County judge today on unrelated meth charges filed earlier this week. Contracted Public Defender Jim Harrell is representing 26-year-old Ricky D.
Munson Hybrids announces facility expansion
For the third time since 1999, a local seed company has expanded their facilities, and the growing doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon.Following eight months of demolition and renovation, the Munson Hybrids seed company of Galesburg
Curtis draws on schools, agriculture in 93rd race
Last week, the 93rd Representative District for the Illinois General Assembly saw a Democrat formally announce for the race.John Curtis, a Western Illinois University Instructor and owner of a community based farm in rural Macomb is the
Edwards, Linda Jean
Linda Jean Edwards, 74, of Westport, CT and Monmouth, IL, died at 8:45 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL, of metastatic breast cancer. Linda was born October 8, 1941
Triumphant return for Cuban baseball defectors Puig, Abreu
HAVANA (AP) — Some of the most famous defectors from Cuba in recent memory are making a triumphant return as part of the first Major League Baseball trip to the island since 1999. The visitors include Los
Cubs announce deal with prized free agent outfielder Heyward
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are officially announcing the signing of prized free agent outfielder Jason Heyward. The Cubs scheduled a Tuesday afternoon news conference with the three-time Gold Glove winner at Spiaggia Restaurant, one of
Jenkins limited, but Rams hopeful cornerback will play
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cornerback Janoris Jenkins was limited coming off a concussion that sidelined him last week, but the St. Louis Rams are hopeful he will be able to play Thursday night against the Tampa Bay
Bears WR White to remain on PUP list for rest of season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears rookie receiver Kevin White will remain on the physically unable to perform list for the rest of the season. The No. 7 pick in the draft, White has been sidelined
South Dakota State women upset No. 16 DePaul, 88-79
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Macy Miller scored 19 points and Clarissa Ober had 15 points and 10 rebounds as South Dakota State knocked off No. 16 DePaul 88-79 on Tuesday night. South Dakota State (9-2) raced to
South Dakota State women upset No. 16 DePaul, 88-79
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Macy Miller scored 19 points and Clarissa Ober had 15 points and 10 rebounds as South Dakota State knocked off No. 16 DePaul 88-79 on Tuesday night. South Dakota State (9-2) raced to
Northwestern routs MVSU 78-48 behind Olah
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Alex Olah scored 21 points and had 11 rebounds to lead Northwestern to a 78-48 win over Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday. Bryant McIntosh added 14 and Tre Demps had 13 for the
Northwestern routs MVSU 78-48 behind Olah
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Alex Olah scored 21 points and had 11 rebounds to lead Northwestern to a 78-48 win over Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday. Bryant McIntosh added 14 and Tre Demps had 13 for the
Marcus Allen, Pickens lead Stanford past DePaul, 79-60
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Marcus Allen scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half, Dorian Pickens added 16 points, and Stanford beat DePaul 79-60 Tuesday night. Rosco Allen added 14 points and Reid Travis had
Blues erase deficit, beat Jets 4-3 on late goal from Stastny
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Paul Stastny scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in regulation, and the St. Louis Blues fought back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Tuesday night. After Jets
Kane’s point streak ends at 26, Avs blank Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Semyon Varlamov stopped 29 shots for his first shutout of the season, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-0 victory over Chicago on Tuesday night and snapping Blackhawks star Patrick Kane’s points streak at
Man gets life in prison for killing off-duty Chicago officer
CHICAGO (AP) — The third and final defendant convicted of killing of an off-duty Chicago police officer in 2010 has been sentenced to life in prison. Twenty-four-year-old Marcus Floyd was sentenced Tuesday after being found guilty of
St. Louis man found unconscious in Monroe County jail dies
WATERLOO, Ill. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a St. Louis man who was found unconscious in a jail cell in Illinois. The 39-year-old man was found in a Monroe County Jail cell around 9:30
Quincy replacing hundreds of trees lost in summer storm
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A campaign to replace more than 1,000 trees lost in a July windstorm in the city of Quincy is well underway. Todd Friye is overseeing the Trees for Tomorrow campaign. He says that
Joliet high school honors Vietnam veterans with diplomas
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Joliet Central High School has awarded honorary diplomas to two Vietnam War veterans who joined the military before they were able to graduate. Greg Warren and Donald Boyer finally received their diplomas Tuesday
St. Louis man found unconscious in Monroe County jail dies
WATERLOO, Ill. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a St. Louis man who was found unconscious in a jail cell in Illinois. The 39-year-old man was found in a Monroe County Jail cell around 9:30