Discovery Depot about to begin expansion
The Discovery Depot Children’s Museum is about to get even bigger. Denise Bradburn, Executive Director, tells Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Evening News just how close they are to beginning, and what will happen.
United Way of Knox County names new Executive Director
It’s been a long time coming, but the United Way of Knox County has a new executive director after a year-long search, and she starts Monday! We talked about who she is, and why this person is
Illinois governor signs repeat gun offender plan into law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Judges will be encouraged to prescribe longer sentences for repeat gun offenders under a plan signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Cullerton calls budget special session a ‘political stunt’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Senate President John Cullerton says his chamber has previously accomplished everything Gov. Bruce Rauner has outlined on a special session agenda called to force a budget deal.
Broken Illinois line dumping sewage into Mississippi River
GRANITE CITY, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a sewer line in southern Illinois broke last month and daily is dumping about 2 million gallons of storm water and sewage into the Mississippi River.
Cornucopia set to move pending building improvements
Cornucopia and Uncle Billy’s Bakery will move down the tracks…or at least closer to them.
Three performances scheduled for play based on Sandburg fairy tales
Known primarily as a folk singer and poet, Carl Sandburg also wrote fairy tales for his three daughters, and this weekend three performances are scheduled for a short play based on his collection “Rootabaga Stories”
Monmouth’s 12th Annual Pottery on the Square kicks off Saturday
In it’s 12th year, Monmouth’s Public Square will host Pottery on the Square, a pottery and stoneware swap meet and appraisal clinic on Saturday.
2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE is faster than Corvette, Ferrari at the Nurburgring
The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE went around the ‘Ring faster than any Ferrari.
Newcomers Shaw, Sogard making big impact with Brewers
Travis Shaw and Eric Sogard have proven to be large contributors to the Milwaukee Brewers offense this season
Twins add Gee, Hildenberger to pitching staff from Triple-A
CLEVELAND (AP) The Minnesota Twins have added two reinforcements for their depleted pitching staff, right-handers Dillon Gee and Trevor Hildenberger.
America's Cup reaches crossroads as Kiwis near win
HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) The first and perhaps only America’s Cup sailed in the Bermuda Triangle could be over as soon as Sunday afternoon, bringing champagne showers to the Great Sound and changes to sailing’s marquee regatta.
Blackhawks get Saad back in trade with Blue Jackets
CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have re-acquired forward Brandon Saad in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, parting with top young forward Artemi Panarin to complete the blockbuster deal.
Blue Jackets get Panarin in trade with Blackhawks
Blue Jackets send Brandon Saad back to Chicago.
Boxer Jermain Taylor fails to appear at court hearing
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) An Arkansas judge has ruled in favor of the cousin of world champion boxer Jermain Taylor regarding a 2014 shooting incident after the former Olympian didn’t appear at a court hearing.
Take a flying lap around a racetrack in a self-driving car
Ride along as a passenger… with no driver.
British tennis player Dan Evans tests positive for cocaine
LONDON (AP) British tennis player Dan Evans has admitted he tested positive for cocaine in April.
Liberty's Brittany Boyd on road back after Achilles injury
NEW YORK (AP) Brittany Boyd is making progress in recovering from a torn Achilles.
Blackhawks make two blockbuster moves on draft day
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have re-acquired forward Brandon Saad in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, parting with top young forward Artemi Panarin to complete the blockbuster deal.
Coroner: Colorado man drowned in northern Illinois lake
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in northern Illinois say a Colorado man drowned after bystanders couldn’t save him when he was having trouble swimming in a lake.