Padres, Mets showcase talent for potential trades
The clock ticks closer to the trade deadline for two sellers, the San Diego Padres and New York Mets.
Cespedes leads Mets past Padres 6-5
Yoenis Cespedes hit a big league homer — and one of the Little League variety to help power the New York Mets to another victory.
Skylar Diggins on Wings win over Fever
Skylar Diggins on Wings win over Fever
Pair wanted by Galesburg Police on drug charges
Two individuals are wanted on drug charges by the Galesburg Police Department, with bonds for both set in the six figures.
Watch Mayweather- McGregor Fight in Las Vegas Movie Theatre
The Floyd Mayweather and UFC superstar Conor McGregor fight will feature another option of watching it in a movie theater. The movie theater broadcast of the event will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Mayweather-McGregor
A Jon Jones And Brock Lesnar Fight Might Happen
Former UFC fighter and WWE Superstar, Brock Lesnar, is willing to take on Jon Jones in a bout that could be one of the biggest UFC fights ever. Jones was hesitant on whether Lesnar would even take
Baby Killer Whale Dies in SeaWorld at Three Months Old
A three-month old killer whale, born in the San Antonio Seaworld was the last to be born in captivity at. She died Monday after serious health problems. Over 40 orcas have died premature deaths at Seaworld. Baby
MonRay Slominski
Miss MonRae Slominski, 28, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 11:00 am Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois She was born August 19, 1988 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of Steven E. and Pamela L. Gillispie Slominski.
Bonnie L. Michael
Bonnie L. Michael, 73 of Abingdon, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017 at the Care Center of Abingdon. She was born April 11, 1944 in Salem, Oregon, the daughter of William W. “Bill” and
Brain Disease Found in 99% of Deceased NFL Players Tested
The neurodegenerative brain disease, Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also know as CTE, can be found in individuals who have been exposed to repeated head trauma. In a recent study, 99% of deceased NFL players’ brains that were donated to
Appointments and resignations on tonight’s agenda for the Knox County Board
The Knox County Board is meeting tonight for their July meeting where they’ll consider the re-appointments of a pair of trustees to area fire protection districts.
Amtrak conductor wounded in May is released from hospital
HOMEWOOD, Ill. (AP) — An Amtrak conductor who was shot while standing on the platform of a suburban Chicago train station in May is recovering at home after being released from a hospital.
Prosecutor notes few gun cases successfully prosecuted
CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is expressing surprise at how few gun cases that her office prosecutes result in convictions.
Unclaimed property auction slated for Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An auction of unclaimed property worth $113,500 at the Illinois State Fair will be previewed in coming weeks in Springfield and Chicago.
Illinois State Police getting ready for Speed Awareness Day
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police are marking Illinois Speed Awareness Day on Wednesday through education and enforcement efforts.
U of I names new head of Rare Book and Manuscript Library
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — It is a homecoming of sorts for the new head of the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.
Great Galesburg Balloon Race lifting off for the 17th year
The Great Galesburg Balloon Race essentially started with a local couple’s love for ballooning and now is in it’s 17th year and with 18 balloons participating.
Legislators question child-care officials on toddler’s death
CHICAGO (AP) — Members of a joint state House and Senate committee questioned officials of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about the April death of 17-month-old Semaj Crosby.
Illinois city council approves civilian police review board
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Officials of a city in central Illinois are creating a community board to review public complaints against its police department.
Illinois woman sentenced to prison in cancer fraud case
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A western Illinois woman accused of falsely claiming she and her son had cancer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.