Honoring those with Alzheimer’s Disease
Galesburg Cottage Hospital will be holding a luminaria ceremony next week remembering those afflicted by Alzheimer’s Disease. Find out more with Eileen Inness and Dr. Denise Dechow of Cottage, and Lisa Makeever, who has a loved one
United Way’s new fundraising campaign is underway
The annual fundraising campaign for the United Way of Knox County is officially underway. Tom Meredith talks about that and more with Laun Dunn, United Way of Knox County Executive Director, on Galesburg’s Morning News.
Gift of Lights lighting up Lincoln Park this holiday season
A new event that may become a local holiday tradition is soon coming to Galesburg.
Illinois Bicentennial Celebration to honor 200 veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois will honor 200 veterans who’ve gone “above and beyond the call of duty” as part of the state’s bicentennial celebration.
Public defenders file lawsuit over harassment by inmates
CHICAGO (AP) — Female public defenders have filed a sexual harassment lawsuit in Chicago, saying Cook County officials failed to protect them from inmates who masturbate during jail visits and at courthouse holding cells.
Sexual harassment training offered for Illinois lawmakers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois General Assembly’s fall session is ending after an unanticipated addition to the agenda.
Classes to resume tomorrow following threat to CSC campus
UPDATE: 10:00 a.m. The Sandburg Public Safety and the Galesburg Police Department investigated the threat and determined during the early morning hours today (Thursday) that is was likely not a credible threat.
Chicago schools clear principal accused of falsifying data
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials are reinstating a principal accused of falsifying student data at an alternative school at a county jail after a district probe found the accusations unsubstantiated.
Cook County moves to fire jail guard for family leave misuse
CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County’s sheriff is attempting to fire a corrections officer he claims called off work more than 60 times in 18 months under the guise of the Family Medical Leave Act.
Decision delayed in case of 2 men convicted in 1994 murder
CHICAGO (AP) — An official of the Cook County state’s attorney’s office says prosecutors are close to reaching a decision on whether to clear two Chicago man serving life sentences for a 1994 rape and murder.
Investors sue Outcome Health, alleging investment fraud
CHICAGO (AP) — Investors in a Chicago health information and advertising startup are suing the company and its two founders, alleging they committed fraud to secure almost $500 million in funding.
Attorneys seek October trial in Chinese scholar’s death case
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Defense attorneys for a man accused of killing a University of Illinois scholar from China say they need more time to prepare their case.
Chicago-area police say murder suspect fled to Mexico
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (AP) — Suburban Chicago police are asking for the public’s help locating a murder suspect who they say fled by truck to Mexico from Texas earlier this year.
Court: Illinois judge’s trial nap doesn’t warrant retrial
OTTAWA, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois appeals court has ruled that a judge falling asleep during a murder trial doesn’t warrant a retrial.
Rauner orders flags lowered to honor Rockford police officer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has ordered flags in Illinois to be flown at half-staff in honor of a Rockford police officer who died in the line of duty.
Health education sessions next week at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Galesburg Cottage Hospital next week is planning an event to help diabetic individuals plan for and educate themselves on preparing meals – especially during the holidays.
Wales pick playmakers at 10 & 12 for Wallabies test
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Wales has gone for playmakers at Nos. 10 and 12 in Dan Biggar and newcomer Owen Williams against Australia in their test at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Chinese authorities say 3 Americans are under investigation
BEIJING (AP) Chinese authorities are investigating three Americans following media reports that three UCLA freshmen were arrested for shoplifting ahead of their basketball game against Georgia Tech in Shanghai.
Hartley retained as England hooker and captain in Pumas test
LONDON (AP) England has stuck by Dylan Hartley as the starting hooker and rested Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje for their rugby test against Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday.
Ashleigh Buhai leads Blue Bay LPGA by 1 stroke
HAINAN, China (AP) Ashleigh Buhai shot a 4-under 68 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Blue Bay LPGA tournament.