Foles and Keenum square off after interwoven career paths
Nick Foles contemplated retirement after a miserable season with the Rams in which he ended up losing his starting job to Case Keenum.
Vikings' Sendejo limited, but participates in practice Thursday
Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo is working his way back from a concussion that forced him out of the previous game.
Tom Brady misses practice with hand injury
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady missed practice with a right hand injury a day after being limited by the same issue.
Matchup Breakdown for Patriots-Jaguars
Matchups for the AFC championship game Sunday between the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots.
Expert: JC Penney closing or not, local retail sales doing very well

A local economic development expert says it’s unfortunate that JC Penney is closing in Galesburg, but overall, things are not as bad as some people would lead you to believe. Ken Springer, president of the Knox County
Matchup Breakdown for Vikings-Eagles
Matchups for the NFC championship game Sunday between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles.
LeBron, Curry are captains, to draft NBA All-Star Game teams
NEW YORK (AP) Team LeBron against Team Steph is the NBA’s new All-Star matchup.
Sporting KC adds defender Emiliano Amor on loan
The club announced Thursday the addition of 22-year-old defender Emiliano Amor on a one-year loan from Velez Sarsfield in Argentina.
Robertson, Edna E.

Mrs. Edna E. Roberson, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Unity Point Health Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island, Illinois.
Niemann, Kevin M.

Kevin Mark Niemann, 56, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:37 p.m., Monday, January 15, 2018 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Mannino, Michael B.

Deacon Michael B. Mannino, 74, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side.
Garner, Jerry D.
Jerry D. Garner, 77, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home.
Baker, Joan E.

Joan Elizabeth Baker, 86, of Galesburg, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Davenport Lutheran Home, Davenport, IA.
Crawford, Patricia A.

Patricia Annette Crawford, 88, formerly of Aledo, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center in Galesburg.
Liby, Richard L.

Mr. Richard “Butch” Lee Liby, 75, of Biggsville, Illinois died 10:22 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.
Swanson, Harland M.

World War II veteran, Harland M. Swanson, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the age of 93.
JC Penney to close Galesburg’s Sandburg Mall location

It’s avoided closure for years, but no more. Texas-based retailer JC Penney confirms it will be closing its store at Galesburg’s Sandburg Mall by May 12th.
En season not opening next season

En season, the farm-to-table restaurant located at the Galesburg Sustainable Business Center, will not reopen in the spring.
Knox County Board to look for proposals for compensation analysis study

Starting off the new year, the Knox County Finance Committee continued discussion on creating a pay-scale for non-exempt, or non-union, employees of the county.
LeBron on verge of joining NBA's 30,000-point club
CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James never imagined the view from 30,000 – points.