Former Sandburg president Anderson: Collecting started with baseball
Former Carl Sandburg College president Dr. William “Bill” Anderson was on campus Tuesday for a ceremony dedicating the historical artifacts he donated back to the college — items ranging from items relating to Carl and Helga Sandburg,
Kit and CC Wilcox on their boutique hotel plans
Kit Wilcox now owns the former Ferris Moving building downtown, after the Galesburg City Council Monday night approved a sale option for the building. Wilcox and his son CC talked with Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Evening News
Farmington’s Asplund to become District 205 Superintendent
5:55pm 5/2/17 WGIL’s Nick Ischer at the Galesburg School Board’s special meeting reports the board intends to finalize a contract with John Asplund, current Farmington Central Superintendent, to be the next superintendent of Galesburg District 205.
Fulton County crash victims identified
Three people were killed in a single vehicle accident outside of Canton on Monday night.
SIU students relocated, roadways closed due to flooding
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Flood warnings remain for large sections of central and southern Illinois after weekend storms brought as many as 10 inches of rain to the region.
Nearly 170 professors to strike at U of I-Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials with the union that represents nearly 170 professors at the University of Illinois-Springfield say they’re going on strike.
Gwendolyn Brooks to be honored on 100th anniversary of birth
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Five female poets are poised to honor the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks on the 100th anniversary of her birth.
Appeal by man who pleaded guilty to murder continues
SYCAMORE, Ill. (AP) — A man serving a decades-long prison sentence in the 2010 death of a Northern Illinois University student is continuing an appeal of his conviction.
Northeastern county launches drug treatment program
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — Officials in a northeastern Illinois county are starting a program to help fast-track treatment for drug addiction.
New Chicago hotline aimed at those reluctant to call police
CHICAGO (AP) — An anti-crime group in Chicago is starting a new crime hotline aimed at those wary of contacting police directly with anonymous tips.
Obamas to visit Chicago to discuss planned library, museum
CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will visit Chicago for a community meeting to discuss their planned library and museum.
Audubon Society to open new wildlife sanctuary
AMBOY, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Audubon Society is nearly doubling its preservation efforts in northern Illinois with the purchase of nearly 400 acres of wetlands.
Fine arts college to honor actor Gary Cole
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Film, television and theater actor Gary Cole is to be inducted into Illinois State University’s College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame.
Diana Rauner launches newborn home-visit program
FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) — Illinois First Lady Diana Rauner has launched a newborn support program.
Farmers must wait to see how much damage rain caused
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — The weekend downpour didn’t do farmers in central Illinois any favors.
Urbana man gets 90-year sentence for holdup, gunplay
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois man received a total of 90 years in prison for an armed robbery and subsequently firing his gun in the direction of Champaign County sheriff’s deputies.
Northwestern defensive end suspended after drug charge
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern University says it has indefinitely suspended defensive end Xavier Washington after a drug arrest.
Joseph, Phillies strike early and rout Cubs 10-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Tommy Joseph hit an early three-run homer, Aaron Altherr had three RBIs and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the Chicago Cubs 10-2 on Monday night.
Shaw, Villar homer as Brewers beat Cardinals 7-5 in 10
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Travis Shaw and Jonathan Villar each hit a tape-measure home run, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 in 10 innings on Monday night.
Hosmer, Bonifacio homer as Royals end 9-game losing streak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eric Hosmer and Jorge Bonifacio hit two-run homers, and the Kansas City Royals snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.