2 Men serving life sentences for rape, murder released — one from Galesburg prison
CHICAGO (AP) — Two Chicago men who were serving life sentences for a 1994 rape and murder have been released from prison based on DNA evidence exonerating them.
Smoke plumes rise from East St. Louis vacant building fire
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — East St. Louis Fire Chief Jason Blackmon says a blaze in a vacant apartment building “really took off,” prompting his crews to make an aggressive attack to get it under control.
City Clerk Bennewitz honored for community service
It was said she organized almost the entire event, and didn’t even know she was winning an award at it.
Newland, Jasper M.
Jasper Michael Newland, infant son of Caleb Newland and Hanna Wall, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Ogilvie, Brent
Brent Ogilvie, 76, of Alexis, IL died at 6:40 am Saturday, November 18, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Brewer, Lena V.
Lena V. Brewer, age 101 of Woodhull, IL died Saturday November 18, 2017 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home, Geneseo, IL.
Trout, Marjorie K.
Marjorie K. Trout, 79, of Cameron, IL died at 10:52 pm Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center, Galesburg.
Bent, Karen S.
Karen Sue Bent, age 68, of rural Gilson, Illinois died at 8:25 A.M. on Thursday, Novevmber 16, 2017 at her home in rural Gilson, Illinois.
Swanson, Richard L.
Richard L. Swanson, age 85, of rural Oneida, IL. died Friday November 17, 2017 at the home of his daughter, Rene.
King, Steven W.
Steven W. “Steve” King, 57, of rural Galva, went to be with the Lord at 2:24 a.m., Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, surrounded by his loving family.
Howell, Dorothy M.
Dorothy M. Howell, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.
Benbow, Ruth M.
Ruth Marie Benbow, 86, Knoxville, died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at home.
Spratt, Dale
R. Dale Spratt, 55, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family at 9:23 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2017.
Godsil, Maurice A.
Maurice Andrew Godsil, 89, proud husband, son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, of Galesburg, died at 8:17 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Monkey business reported at Monkey Business
Galesburg police were dispatched to Monkey Business early Saturday for an individual who had been battered and bloody in an altercation.
Florida gains a spot, Miami holds steady in latest AP college basketball poll
The Florida Gators are seventh, while the Miami Hurricanes are 11th in the latest AP college basketball poll.
First test drawn as bad light stops India, saves Sri Lanka
KOLKATA, India (AP) India’s last-day charge for victory against Sri Lanka in the first test was thwarted by bad light on Monday at Eden Gardens.
O'Brien doesn't expect Foreman to play again this season
HOUSTON (AP) Coach Bill O’Brien says he doesn’t expect D’Onta Foreman to play again this season, the latest blow to a Houston Texans team riddled with injuries.
WATCH TONIGHT: SDSU vs. Eastern Illinois
The Aztecs take on Eastern Illinois tonight on FSSD.
Robert Morris head coach Banaszak resigns
(STATS) – Robert Morris will have new leadership next season after head coach John Banaszak stepped down on Monday.