Two injured in McDonough County crash
An elderly woman has been air lifted following a head on collision that injured two individuals in a McDonough County crash this morning.
Expanded enterprise zone continues local benefits
With a little help from the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development, the city of Galesburg obtained a new enterprise zone designation effective at the beginning of this year.
Knox College to honor five alumni at Founder’s Day Convocation
This week Knox College is celebrating it’s 179th year in existence and will honor five alumni and their accomplishments with Alumni Achievement Awards at the Founder’s Day Convocation.
Helms, Pauline N.
Pauline N. Helms, 96, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 9:35 am Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg.
Damewood, Robert L.
Robert L. Damewood, 79, of Kewanee, IL died at 8;20 pm. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at OSF St. Luke Medical Center, Kewanee.
Bicknell, Robert G.
Robert Gilbert Bicknell, 81, of Galesburg, died at 2:23 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016 at home.
Williams, Lola C.
Lola Clara Williams, 74 of Abingdon, passed away at 3:28 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at her home with her family at her side.
Peacock, Dottie A.
Dottie A. Peacock, age 70, of Gilson, Illinois died at 3:27 A.M. on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.
Johnson, Daryl E.
Daryl E. Johnson, 80, of North Henderson, died at 11:13 p.m. Sunday February 14, 2016 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Northern Illinois to play at US Cellular Field next season
CHICAGO (AP) — Northern Illinois and Toledo will play next fall at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago in what will be the first football game ever played at the home of Major League Baseball’s White Sox.
Illinois State handles Indiana State 78-50
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Paris Lee scored 18 points and made four assists, MiKyle McIntosh added 14 points and Illinois State never trailed in its 78-50 win over Indiana State on Wednesday night.
O’Brien, Beane help Southern Illinois hold off Bradley 71-59
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Sean O’Brien had 24 points including a pair of key baskets in the final 5:10 to help Southern Illinois hold off Bradley 71-59 on Wednesday night.
North Dakota State beats Western Illinois 63-54
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Kory Brown scored 15 points and A.J. Jacobson 14 and North Dakota State defeated Western Illinois 63-54 after a slow start Wednesday night.
Loyola of Chicago upends Northern Iowa 59-56
CHICAGO (AP) — Milton Doyle scored 13 points and Montel James made a crucial 3-point play in the final seconds as Loyola of Chicago upended Northern Iowa 59-56 on Wednesday night.
St. John’s ends 16-game losing streak with win over DePaul
NEW YORK (AP) — Federico Mussini scored all of his 17 points in the second half and St. John’s ended its 16-game losing streak with an 80-65 victory over DePaul on Wednesday night.
Panarin has hat trick, Blackhawks beat Rangers 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie sensation Artemi Panarin scored his first hat trick and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night after blowing a two-goal lead.
Decatur council OKs local gas tax to fund road repairs
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — Motorists in Decatur will pay more at the pump after the City Council approved a new gas tax to help fund road improvements.
Former Illinois law firm worker sentenced for $500K theft
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a former law firm employee in suburban Chicago to eight years in prison for stealing more than $500,000 from the company.
Champaign County board keeps hospitals on tax rolls
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The Champaign County Board of Review has affirmed its decision to put area hospital properties back on the tax rolls.
Illinois educator in running for ‘Nobel’ for teaching
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois high school teacher known for blending hip-hop, technology and video games into lessons is in the running for a $1 million award considered the Nobel Prize for teaching.