MLB's schedule opens March 29, earliest regular start
NEW YORK (AP) The 2018 Major League Baseball season will begin on March 29, the earliest start in the sport’s history excluding international openers.
Cleveland Indians announce 2018 schedule
The Tribe opens the season with a west coast road trip.
DQ Big Game of the Week: Grapevine vs. Cooper
DQ Big Game of the Week: Grapevine vs. Cooper
A string of large sum fraudulent checks written in Galesburg
Galesburg Police are on the look out for a suspect writing phony checks – often for large amounts of money – to local businesses.
L. Beecher Sexton
L. Beecher Sexton, 87, of Galesburg, formerly of Rio, died at 10:51 a.m. Saturday, September 09, 2017 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg. Beecher was born July 17, 1930 in Knoxville, the son of Charles H. and Mary
Rex A. Harwood
Rex Allen William Harwood, 67, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:05 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 1, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of George Allen and Dollie
Daniel E. Genisio
Daniel E. Genisio Sr.,75, of Pontiac, IL formerly of Woodhull, IL died Saturday September 9, 2017 at Pontiac Health Care and Rehab Center. Graveside Services are 2:30pm Wednesday September 13, 2017 in the Woodhull Cemetery. Visitation is
Phyllis L. Hanson
Mrs. Phyllis L. Hanson, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:05 am Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Seminary Manor Nursing Home. She was born November 11, 1930 in Galesburg, the daughter of Phillip and Elsie Granberg. She
Barbara J. Smith
Barbara J. Smith, 86, of Monmouth, IL passed away Sunday September 10, 2017. She was born Saturday May 30, 1931 in Ellison Twp, IL the daughter of Earl H. and E. Marie (LaGrow) Efaw. She married James M. Smith in Monmouth, IL
Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg speaks at Chicago college
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she’ll remain on the court as long as she can work at “full steam.”
Out of the Darkness walk this weekend at Lake Storey
With an estimated 43-point-8 million adults in America dealing with a mental illness, work is being done by professionals, and advocates to erase the stigma often associated with mental health.
Moline artist to make new sculpture for soldiers’ monument
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — A Moline artist has been chosen to make a replacement sculpture for an eroded statue on top of the Rock Island County Civil War Soldiers’ Monument.
1 raise for Illinois caregivers approved, another on hold
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Advocates say a 75-cents-an-hour wage increase for people who care for the developmentally disabled in Illinois should help group homes hire and retain staff members.
Hundreds honor ex-Chicago officer 29 years after shooting
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. (AP) — Hundreds of police officers joined other mourners for the funeral of a former Chicago police officer who died 29 years ago after being shot in the head while on duty.
Illinois governor’s education secretary to step down
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s top education advisor is leaving her post this week.
Rod Blagojevich says he takes prison ‘one day at a time’
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he takes it “one day at a time” while serving a federal prison sentence after corruption convictions.
Illinois African American museum celebrates 20 years
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — The African American Museum of Southern Illinois is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Chicago transit riders lose $16M in transit card refunds
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Transit Authority records show riders have lost a little more than $16 million by failing to register their transit cards.
Hundreds mourn Illinois sailor who died in USS McCain
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois sailor who died when the USS McCain collided with an oil tanker near Singapore last month has been remembered as a hero.
Hundreds of utility workers from Illinois to help after Irma
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Ameren Illinois officials say that more than 200 employees and contract workers are on their way to help with recovery efforts after Hurricane Irma.