An interview with Mark Kleine on his run for Congress

In his first interview since his announcement, businessman Mark Kleine talks with Will Stevenson on “Galesburg’s Evening News” about his run for Congress, and responds to an “attack” on him by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee even
Whitsitt on United’s new baseball diamond and SB1

While most schools started the new year last week, United District 304 started this week with teachers starting Monday and students Wednesday.
As tourism to Illinois and Knox County increases, so does local tax revenue

The Illinois Office of Tourism reported that domestic and international travel expenditures increased by $571 million from 2015 to 2016.
Mark Kleine running for Congress against Bustos

It’s official — Galesburg businessman Mark Kleine will run for the U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 17th District.
LeBron James is a beast, even in pickup games
LeBron annihilates competition in pickup game at UCLA
Perez, Rangers look to take series tonight from Angels
Perez, Rangers look to take series tonight from Angels
Colts' defensive overhaul has yet to show results
Chuck Pagano doesn’t need game tapes to find flaws in the Indianapolis Colts defense.
Son of former 'Canes great Vinny Testaverde transferring out of Miami
Vincent Testaverde, the son of Heisman Trophy winner Vinny Testaverde, is leaving Miami.
Cristiano Ronaldo wins UEFA's best player in Europe award
MONACO (AP) Cristiano Ronaldo has won his third UEFA men’s player of the year award in four seasons, beating Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon to get the trophy.
Colin Cowherd: Matt Ryan is no top-tier quarterback
Colin Cowherd explains why Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan shouldn't be ranked in the top tier of NFL quarterbacks.
Stanford will try for repeat in volleyball with new coach
Kevin Hambly’s task would seem daunting.
Colts' revamped defense struggling to get on same page
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Chuck Pagano doesn’t need game tapes to find flaws in the Indianapolis Colts defense.
Twins pitching prospect Jorge thrives after promotion to Triple-A
Felix Jorge’s debut at Triple-A Rochester and more in this week’s Young Twins Tracker
Florida Set to Carry Out Execution With New Drug

Florida is scheduled on Thursday to put to death an inmate by injection that includes a drug never before used in a U.S. execution.Mark James Asay, 53, would be the first Florida inmate executed since January 2016.
Cardinals Hall of Fame Induction to air on FOX Sports Midwest
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Induction ceremony to air tape-delayed Saturday after Cardinals Live postgame show
Powerball Ticket Unclaimed0 $759 Million Jackpot

A Powerball ticket sold in Massachusetts will have won more than $750 million on Wednesday. The ticket matched all six number draw, but has still gone unclaimed to one of the largest in the lottery’s history. Powerball
49ers Hire First Openly Gay NFL Coach

The San Francisco 49ers officially hired the team’s first female coach, the league’s second full time female assistant coach, and first openly gay coach in the NFL. Katie Sowers, 31, also played pro football for the Women’s
More than 1,000 People Rally for Kaepernick at NFL HQ

Supporters of Colin Kaepernick, who has continuously shown his support of the Black Lives Matter movement in a variety of ways, showed their solidarity with him and his cause at a rally outside NFL headquarters Wednesday. They
M-R Titans Volleyball rallies to beat Mercer County

In their home opener the Monmouth-Roseville Titans volleyball team swept the Mercer County Golden Eagles 25-6, 26-24.
Concerns with Knox County Nursing home given at board meeting

Comments and concerns from the union representing the staff at the Knox County Nursing home spoke at the start of last night’s board meeting.