UPDATE: Deceased identified in train-semi wreck
Authorities have identified the Kewanee man killed in yesterday morning’s wreck involving an Amtrak train and a semi-trailer.
Could Kyle Busch follow in brother Kurt's Indy 500 footsteps?
Two years after his older brother, Kurt, stunned the racing world with a sixth-place finish in the Indianapolis 500, Kyle Busch says he’d like to give it a try someday.
Varner, Trish M.
Mrs. Trish M. Varner, 61, of Galesburg died at 8:20 am Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Unity Point Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
Foster, Louetta A.
Louetta “Lou” A. Foster, 84, of Galesburg, died at 12:47 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Rosewood Care Center.
Jaime Garcia pitches 1-hitter as Cardinals beat Brewers 7-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jaime Garcia pitched a one-hitter, allowing only Domingo Santana’s lined single into right field with two outs in the sixth inning, as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-0 Thursday.
Twins fall to 0-9, beaten by Latos, Garcia and White Sox 3-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins dropped to 0-9 for the worst start by any major league team in 13 years, falling to Avisail Garcia, Mat Latos and the Chicago White Sox 3-1 Thursday.
Stanley, Sylvia I.
Sylvia I. Stanley, 76, of East Galesburg, died at 9:43 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Cubs sweep Reds for best start since 1969
CHICAGO (AP) — Jason Hammel pitched six scoreless innings, drove home one run and scored another to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night for their best start since
Nigel de Jong only handed three-match suspension for tackle on Darlington Nagbe
MLS has come down on the Galaxy midfielder, who was only shown a yellow card for his tackle.
New Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner has a strange requirement of his assistant coaches
Want to work at Georgia Tech? Might be time to turn in your clubs…
Cris 'Cyborg' calls out Ronda Rousey for super fight at 140 pounds
Cris “Cyborg” still wants to fight Ronda Rousey and she’s asking for a matchup at 140 pounds.
Prosecutors oppose Chicago officer skipping court hearings
CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors are challenging a request by a white Chicago police officer to be allowed to skip routine hearings in a murder case in which he’s charged with killing a black teenager.
Gliniewicz widow applies for husband’s police pension
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — The widow of a suburban Chicago police officer who authorities say staged his suicide to appear he was killed on duty has applied for her late husband’s pension as she awaits trial on
Chicago announces lineup for annual Gospel Music Festival
CHICAGO (AP) — Several Grammy Award winners are set to perform at this summer’s Chicago Gospel Music Festival.
Durbin, Duckworth: Drugmakers, take back your addictive meds
CHICAGO (AP) — Two Illinois Democrats are calling on the pharmaceutical industry to help dispose of leftover medications that could feed addiction.
NBA approves the sale of ads on jerseys
The three-year pilot program will begin in 2017.
3 more universities partner with City Colleges of Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Three more universities have joined a program that offers scholarships to graduates of City Colleges of Chicago, the state’s largest community college system.
LSU football players erupt after 280-pound lineman does the worm
Plus a wide receiver nailed a full split
Why drivers need to 'man-handle' the race car to win at Bristol
Drivers will need to be aggressive and on top of the wheel if they want to win at Bristol on Sunday, says FOX NASCAR analyst Larry McReynolds.
City of Philadelphia finally apologizes for how badly the Phillies treated Jackie Robinson
The Philadelphia City Council recently issued a resolution that is 69 years overdue, as it finally apologized for the way the Phillies treated Jackie Robinson.