Lois M. Appleby
Lois Marie Appleby, 94, of Galesburg, IL formerly of Monmouth, IL died at 4:35 pm, Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL She was born March 14, 1923 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Emmett
Pro wrestler Ric Flair grappling 'tough medical issues'
ATLANTA (AP) A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized and is dealing with some ”tough medical issues.”
Police investigating after 3 shot dead in southeast Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities in Chicago say police found three people who were shot dead on the city’s Southeast Side.
BUNDESLIGA 2017-18: Guide to the 2 promoted teams
BERLIN (AP) A look at Stuttgart and Hannover as the promoted teams prepare for the opening weekend of the Bundesliga.
China Says It Will Ban Coal and Other Goods Under UN Sanctions
China announced that it will cut off imports of North Korean coal, iron ore and other goods in three weeks under U.N. sanctions. This comes after serious threats and impending North Korean nuclear and missile programs. China
Timeline of the Violent Weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia
Over the weekend, at least three people have died in relation to the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia. There was a significant timeline leading up to the violent protests including Charlottesville City Council voting to remove a statue of Confederate
Seahawks Bennett Sits During National Anthem
Seattle’s defensive end Michael Bennett also sat with a towel over his head during the national anthem on Sunday before the preseason opening. The day prior, former teammate Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem as well.
Red Sox Beat Yankees in the Bronx
The Boston Red Sox took the win in extra innings against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman gave up a game-tying homer and the winning RBI. Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel sealed
Forrest D. Pickrel
Mr. Forrest D. Pickrel, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:25 am Saturday, August 12, 2017. He was born January 24, 1936 in Gilson, Illinois the son of Reece A. and Eileen Connor Pickrel. He married the
Joyce M. Schisler
Joyce M. Schisler, 81, of Galesburg and formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Wellbrooke Nursing Home, Kokomo, Indiana where she had been a patient since August 2, 2017. She was
Anna M. Russell
Anna May Russell, 88, of Beavercreek, Ohio, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:23 P.M. on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Trinity Community Nursing Home in Beavercreek, Ohio. She was born on March 24, 1929 in Keokuk,
Illinois protests challenge racism after Virginia violence
CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of people marched in Chicago as part of efforts to take a stand against racism in response to a white supremacist rally that spiraled into deadly violence in Virginia.
205 Board of Education to consider approval of mental health pilot program
District 205’s Board of Education will consider the approval of an agreement with Bridgeway for a pilot program of Mental Health Services for Lombard Middle School at tonight’s meeting.
Arrieta tops D-backs 7-2; Cubs reopen 1-game NL Central lead
PHOENIX (AP) — Jake Arrieta won consecutive starts for the first time since early April, Javier Baez and Ian Happ hit consecutive home runs in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 Sunday.
Dickey helps Braves win 6-3, stops Cards’ 8-game win streak
ST. LOUIS (AP) — R.A. Dickey held St. Louis to one run in seven innings, Brandon Phillips hit a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves stopped the Cardinals’ season-high, eight-game winning streak with a 6-3 victory Sunday.
Merrifield powers Royals past White Sox 14-6
CHICAGO (AP) — Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Kansas City Royals pounded the Chicago White Sox 14-6 on Sunday.
Chicago police captain mourned after death while on duty
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say an on-duty Chicago police captain who died after being found unconscious in his police vehicle may have suffered a cardiac-related incident.
High school students hoping to help renovate Peoria Stadium
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — High school students in central Illinois are part of an effort to renovate Peoria Stadium.
Petersburg’s Hand of Fate to produce Ill. bicentennial beer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A Petersburg brewer has won the Illinois Bicentennial Craft Beer Competition.
Grant money to target responses to Illinois sexual assaults
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois attorney general’s office says nearly a half-million dollars in federal grant money will help a western Illinois group provide services for sexual assault survivors.