Chicago-area man sentenced to 7 yrs for injuring infant
CHICAGO (AP) — A 54-year-old suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for severely injuring an infant in 2011.
Springfield museum to offer tours on Lincolns’ courtship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will offer summer walking tours of sites focused on the romance between the 16th president and Mary Todd.
DeKalb pastor facing child pornography charges
SYCAMORE, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois pastor has decided against accepting a plea deal in connection with a child pornography case.
Bears backup Mark Sanchez injured, out for offseason program
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Bears backup quarterback Mark Sanchez will likely miss the rest of Chicago’s offseason program after suffering what the team says is a minor injury on Tuesday.
Hedges, Lamet help Padres hand Cubs 5th straight loss
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Austin Hedges had a home run and four RBIs, rookie Dinelson Lamet produced another strong outing and the San Diego Padres beat the Cubs 6-2 on Tuesday night, giving Chicago its fifth straight loss.
Sale struggles, but Marrero hits 2 HRs to lift Red Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Sale made a shaky return to his former home, but Deven Marrero hit two of Boston’s season-high six home runs and the Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 13-7 on Tuesday night.
Utley, Forsythe lead rally as Dodgers beat Cardinals 9-4
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chase Utley, Logan Forsythe and Chris Taylor combined to reach base 11 times and totaled six runs, helping the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers rally past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 on Tuesday night.
MLB Gives Hunter Strickland Stiffer Penalty Than Bryce Harper
A bench clearing brawl ensued after Hunter Strickland plunked Bryce Harper on a Memorial Day game. But the penalty for Strickland much stiffer than for Harper. Strickland was handed a six-game suspension for “intentionally hitting Harper with
Representative Hammond opposes House Democrat education bill
On Monday Democrats in the House passed legislation which they say would help keep college students from going out of state for higher education.
5 Big Reasons to Root For Golden State in the NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals for the third consecutive time. It feels like a best of three match up of two of the most dominant (and
Alderman take part in workshop for parks and rec masterplan
Galesburg alderman went through a workshop last night to gauge their views on aspects of the city’s parks and recreation department.
Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant To Close in 2019
The site of the infamous partial nuclear meltdown will close nearly 40 years later, the Pennsylvania plant announced it will shut down the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant in September of 2019. Three Mile Island to close
US Conducts Successful Test To Blow ICBM Out of the Sky
The United States successfully shot down an intercontinental ballistic missile target using its upgraded long-range interceptor missile in a missile test on Tuesday. This coincides with aggressive missile testing by North Korea. US conducts successful missile intercept
Richard F. Kuster
Richard F. “Rich” Kuster, 76, of London Mills, formerly of rural Galva, passed away at 6:04 p.m., Sunday, May 28, 2017 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. He was born December 6, 1940 in
Joanne McIntyre
Joanne McIntyre, 82, of Galesburg, died at 5:44 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2017 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was born September 26, 1934, in LaGrange, Missouri, the daughter of Burrell L. and Margaretta O. (Bland) Woodworth. She
Judith A. Peck
Judith Ann Peck, 73, of Galesburg, passed into the loving arms of her heavenly Father at 2:35 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2017. Judy was born on September 3, 1943 in Galesburg. Judy is survived by her mother,
Rickey J. Ford
Rickey J. “Rick” Ford, 67, of Galva, died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Cremation will be accorded and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3
4 teams that tried (and failed) to win back-to-back Champions League finals
Defending the Champions League crown isn’t easy.
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