Casey’s Party Creations closing after more than two decades in business
A popular party supply store that has been in business in downtown Galesburg for more than 21 years will close its doors next month.
Meth materials discovered in weekend house fire
The Galesburg Fire Department responded Saturday night to a South Henderson Street house fire that led to the confiscation of meth manufacturing materials in the residence.
Galesburg NAACP looks to the past and future with Black History Month
February has been designated Black History Month every year since 1976.
Police arrest four in meth bust
The Knox County jail is holding four suspects after their arrest yesterday on meth production charges.
Poling, Nancy Lucille
Nancy Lucille Poling, 98, of Kirkwood, IL passed away Saturday January 30, 2016, 10:00 pm at her home. She was born March 29, 1917 the daughter of Thomas and Roxie (Neal) Stevens. She married Harold Marion Poling
January sparks No. 23 DePaul women past St. John’s 77-71
CHICAGO (AP) — Jessica January had 21 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and three steals and No. 23 DePaul turned back St. John’s 77-71 on Sunday.
IPFW keeps pace in Summit, beats Western Illinois 88-67
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Max Landis had 19 points and six assists and IPFW defeated Western Illinois 88-67 on Sunday to keep pace atop the Summit League.
Northern Iowa knocks off Southern Illinois 67-58
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Bennett Koch scored 22 points with 11 rebounds, both career highs, and Northern Iowa knocked off Southern Illinois 67-58 on Sunday.
Iowa sends Northwestern to fifth straight loss, 85-71
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Peter Jok (jahk) had 22 of his 26 points in the second half to help third-ranked Iowa blow past Northwestern 85-71 on Sunday.
Hayes, Koenig lead Wisconsin past Illinois, 63-55
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Nigel Hayes scored 17 points, Bronson Koenig added 11 and Wisconsin beat Illinois 63-55 on Sunday night for the Badgers’ fourth straight victory.
Clippers blow out Bulls 120-93 for 4th straight victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jamal Crawford scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, leading a dominant bench effort for the second straight game, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Chicago Bulls 120-93 on
Research firm: Illinois marijuana market forecast is gloomy
CHICAGO (AP) — A market research company is growing pessimistic about Illinois medical marijuana, telling investors that retail sales could reach just $15.6 million in 2016.
Acclaimed Peoria sculptor donates works to Riverfront Museum
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Peoria sculptor Nita Sunderland has donated part of her personal artwork collection to the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Extra help rejected for struggling southern Illinois airport
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois airport that has struggled to attract airliners in its nearly 20-year existence has unsuccessfully sought federal financial support in recent years to help bolster its bottom line.
Former Swansea mayor sues village over fire truck spending
SWANSEA, Ill. (AP) — A former southwestern Illinois mayor is suing his village over the purchase of a $340,000 fire truck and an alleged violation of the state’s open meetings law.
Mayor touts job creation with $1.3B deal on O’Hare overhaul
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says 5,000 jobs will be created out of a newly-minted $1.3 billion deal to build the final runway in the overhaul of O’Hare International Airport.
Chicago officer removed from streets after fatal shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say an officer involved in a shooting that left one dead will be shifted to administrative duties.
Report: Chicago schools CEO hires former colleagues, donors
CHICAGO (AP) — A newspaper report says about six people who were donors or former colleagues to Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool are working for the district.
Rockford home invasion victim was church preschool teacher
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The 35-year-old woman killed in a west Rockford home invasion and shooting was a church preschool teacher who died while visiting a friend overnight.
78-year-old Arlington Heights man dies from exposure to cold
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — Authorities have determined that a 78-year-old Arlington Heights man died from hypothermia and exposure to cold.