September 5, 2017 | WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM

“Donations and Destinations: 50 Trips for 50 Years” is the theme of an upcoming fundraiser benefiting Carl Sandburg College. Stephanie Hilton, Sandburg’s Director of Advancement, joined Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Morning News to talk about the event.

Kathleen M. Dillin

Kathleen Mildred Dillin, 102, formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 2:05 a.m. Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Galesburg, where she had resided since November of 2011. She was born

Maria A. Colburn

Marie A. Colburn, 97, of Galesburg, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, September 1, 2017 in Marigold Health Care Center. She was born February 17, 1920, in Alexis, the daughter of Gustaf “Oscar” and Anna (Nelson) Peterson. She

Labor Day Parade marches through downtown yesterday

The 2nd-longest continually running Labor Day Parade marched through downtown Galesburg yesterday.

Galesburg council could reach development agreement tonight

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The Galesburg City Council could approve an engineering agreement tonight for the second large group of lead service lines to be replaced by a federal forgivable loan.

Illinois wants ex-priest at facility for sex offenders

CHICAGO (AP) — State prosecutors say a former Chicago priest should remain locked up at an Illinois facility for sex offenders.

Illinois town hit by tornado collects bug spray for Texas

HARRISBURG, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois town that had its own deadly natural disaster in 2012 is collecting bug repellant for people who are recovering from Hurricane Harvey.

Dogs and cats, displaced by Harvey, arrive in Waukegan

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Dozens of dogs and cats left homeless by Hurricane Harvey arrived in Waukegan Monday to receive medical care and await adoption.

Illinois Transportation Department hiring winter staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking for temporary employees to help with snow and ice removal this winter.

Southern Illinois mine donated to bat conservation group

ELCO, Ill. (AP) — Owners of a one-time silica mine in southern Illinois are donating the property to a Michigan-based group that works to help the endangered Indiana bat.

Danville to welcome first air show in over 30 years

DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The Danville area is set to see its first air show for the first time more than three decades.

Lincoln Museum to host premier of Ken Burns’ Vietnam film

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Vietnam War is coming to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Museum in Springfield.

Jake Arrieta exits with injury, Pirates rout Cubs 12-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell broke the National League record for most home runs by a rookie switch hitter, hitting his 24th of the season off hurting Chicago ace Jake Arrieta to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the

Martinez throws 3-hitter, Cardinals beat Padres 2-0

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Carlos Martinez threw a three-hitter and struck out 10, Yadier Molina hit a two-run single and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 Monday for their fourth victory in five games.

Bauer sharp again as Indians win 12th straight

CHICAGO (AP) — Trevor Bauer was sharp again to win his eighth straight decision, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Monday for their 12th straight victory.

Day: September 5, 2017

Watt returns after injury to lead Texans defense

For Saints, good start could secure futures of Brees, Payton

“Donations and Destinations” fundraiser for Carl Sandburg College