Habitat for Humanity to break ground at 50th Knox County home

Habitat for Humanity has been building homes in Knox County since 1993 at a rate of more than two houses per year. The international not-for-profit is breaking ground April 30 on Habitat house number 50.
The Eagles and Rams defied logic in their quest to land a 'franchise' quarterback
Two teams mortgaged their futures to pick two risky prospects.
NHL suspends Blackhawks' Andrew Shaw one game for use of homophobic slur
Shaw was also fined, and will miss Game 5 against St. Louis.
Mark Cuban pens letter to get Mavericks fans out of work early for Game 3
Mark Cuban wants everyone in attendance early for Thursday’s game
205 students shake it out at GHS

There was a whole lot of shakin’ going on this morning at Galesburg High School.
Conor McGregor's 'retirement' is giving off 'Fade To Black'-era Jay Z vibes
It just doesn’t seem real or final.
Bolden placed on administrative leave, Bright Futures position to be evaluated

Principal of Bright Futures Preschool and Director of Curriculum for District 205 Tammie Bolden has been placed on administrative for the rest of the school year while the board is in the process of dismissing her.
Harris, Patricia E.

Patricia E (VanBonn) Harris age 74 of Alpha, IL formerly o f Galesburg, IL died Monday April 18, 2016 at Home. There will be no services. Peterson Wallin Knox is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can
Melvin, Janet L.
Janet Lea Henry Melvin, 69, of Denver, Colorado, Formerly of Monmouth and Roseville, IL, passed away on April 12, 2016.
Hanson, Cherry C.

Cherry C. Hanson, age 83, of rural Gilson, Illinois died at 4:15 A.M. on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Knox County Nursing Home, in Knoxville, Illinois.
Williams, Dean I.
Dean Ivan Williams, age 65, of Ames, Iowa, formerly of Knoxville, Illinois died on Thursday, April 14, 1916 at Israel Family Hospice House.
World's biggest Kobe Bryant hater explains the infamous 'Temecula' Twitter beef
The “hater” discusses a Christmas tale unlike any other
Luis Suarez rips Deportivo to shreds as Barcelona end slump
Have a day, Luis Suarez.
Watch two guys play ping pong with a knife and a shovel
It’s surprisingly not as dangerous as it sounds
2015-16 NBA Awards that won't be given out, but, probably should
Because the internet misses nothing…
Reports: Brian Hoyer's next free-agent visit will be with the Broncos
Hoyer already has met with the Jets this week
Kasey Kahne's No. 5 car has a new sponsor and paint scheme
Kasey Kahne will join forces with the AARP Foundation’s Drive to End Hunger for the remainder of the 2016 season.
Elliot, Dorothy W.

Dorothy W. Elliott, 97, of Woodhull, Illinois died Monday, April 18, 2016 at Courtyard Estates in Galva, IL. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at the United Church of Woodhull. Burial is in the Woodhull
Poole Town won a trophy so big they needed multiple players to lift it
It’s massive.
3 ways the Boston Celtics can save their season
3 ways the Boston Celtics can save their season