Angelo D. Perez
Angelo D. Perez, 75, Galesburg, died on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Angelo was born October 2, 1941 in Galesburg, to Sostenes and Rufina (Delgado) Perez. Angelo worked for Burlington Northern and Butler Manufacturing.
James D. Harris
James Dale Harris, 72, of Galesburg, died at 10:47 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2017 at home. Memorial services will 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory. A celebration of life will follow
NASA to Make Mission To The Sun
NASA plans to launch a probe to ‘touch the Sun’. Scientists will investigate how the corona reaches blistering temperatures, how the solar wind gets its speed and how space weather affects Earth. NASA’s first mission to the
Wilder says Knoxville can’t finish the next school year without a budget
With the deadline gone for the state to put an end to the budget impasse, at least without a supermajority, schools are left wondering how long they’ve got to keep their doors open.
Knox College named by New York Times as a school “doing most for American Dream”
Knox College is ranked among Harvard, Yale and the University of North Carolina as far as schools that are doing the most for the “American Dream.”
Trump To Announce Whether US Will Leave Paris Accord Today
President Trump tweeted Wednesday night that he’ll announce his decision on the Paris climate change accord at 3 p.m. Thursday in the White House Rose Garden. Word is Trump has already made the decision, fulfilling a campaign
Padres win 2-1 to send Cubs to 6th straight loss
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie Franchy Cordero tripled in the eighth and scored on Yangervis Solarte’s fielder’s choice and the San Diego Padres beat Chicago 2-1 Wednesday, the Cubs’ season-high sixth straight loss.
Sandoval gets 3 hits as Pomeranz, Red Sox top White Sox 4-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Pablo Sandoval hit a tiebreaking single in Boston’s four-run sixth inning and Drew Pomeranz struck out eight in his second straight win, helping the Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Fowler’s homer lifts Cardinals to 2-1 win over Dodgers
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dexter Fowler hit tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning to back Carlos Martinez and give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday night.
Body found burning was that of Illinois man, Iowa police say
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the name of an Illinois man whose body was found burning near a Davenport street.
Chicago’s O’Hare airport gets $60 million for runway work
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is getting $60 million in federal funds for runway construction and other improvements.
Illinois ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign launched for immigrants
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office is launching a “Know Your Rights” public awareness campaign for immigrants.
Chicago’s Rosebud Restaurants settles discrimination lawsuit
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago-based Rosebud Restaurants has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit accusing it of discriminating against some black job applicants.
Proposed sale of Sun-Times tronc Inc. delayed for other bids
CHICAGO (AP) — A potential deal to sell the Chicago Sun-Times to the owner of the Chicago Tribune will be delayed for five days.
Inspector General report says NIU mismanaged by president
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — A state watchdog contends Northern Illinois University administrators routinely ignored ethics requirements in hiring five consultants.
Texans' Clowney Ranks #49 on NFL's Top 100 Players List
Texans’ Clowney Ranks #49 on NFL’s Top 100 Players List
Paxton, Valencia past Mariners past Rockies, 5-0 (May 31, 2017)
SEATTLE (AP) James Paxton and three relievers combined on a four-hitter to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Eric Young Jr.'s first homer lead Angels to 2-1 win (May 31, 2017)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Eric Young Jr. made his first home run of the season timely, the solo shot in the eighth inning providing the Los Angeles Angels with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night and a three-game series
Tenth-inning homers lead Rays over Rangers 7-5
Tenth-inning homers lead Rays over Rangers 7-5
Matt Bush on blown save in 7-5 loss to Rays
Matt Bush talks about his blown save in the ninth following the tough Texas Rangers loss against Tampa Bay.