Bowl For Kids’ Sake Coming In March
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Knox County is hosting their annual “Bowl For Kids’ Sake” in March. Alyssa Poulus of BBBS joined Tom Meredith on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about the event
Coyotes start fast, send Blackhawks to 6th straight loss
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Max Domi, Clayton Keller, Alex Goligoski and Tobias Rieder each had a goal and an assist, and the Arizona Coyotes pounded the slumping Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 on Monday night.
2 hospitals could close under Medicaid plan House considers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois House committee plans to consider a revised plan for doling out federal Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals as numbers show the adjustment could force two South Side Chicago hospitals to close.
Historic train depot slated for closure gets 2nd chance
NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — A historic suburban Chicago train depot once slated for demolition is being given another chance.
2 more Legionnaires’ disease cases found at veterans home
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — Officials say there are two more laboratory-confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease among residents of a veterans’ home in western Illinois.
Rock Falls man charged in accident that killed girlfriend
STERLING, Ill. (AP) — A suspected Illinois cocaine dealer whose girlfriend was killed when he ran a stop sign and crashed his car into a pickup truck has been charged with reckless homicide.
LaVine steal, dunk leads Bulls to 105-101 win over Magic
CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine broke for a tiebreaking dunk after stealing an inbounds pass in the closing seconds, Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Orlando Magic 105-101 on Monday night.
Southwest: Midway flights near normal after de-icing woes
CHICAGO (AP) — Southwest Airlines officials say flights are operating close to normal at Chicago’s Midway International Airport after the airline canceled hundreds of them Sunday because of a shortage of de-icing fluid.
4 men wrongfully convicted of murder sue city of Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Four Chicago men wrongfully imprisoned for their alleged involvement in a 1995 double murder during a robbery have filed a federal lawsuit accusing police and Cook County prosecutors of coercion and withholding evidence.
O’Hare Airport gets EPA grant to reduce carbon emissions
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will receive a $640,000 grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency to buy zero emissions ground support equipment.
Chicago alters disputed school closures plan after feedback
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Public Schools officials are changing a disputed plan that would have shuttered four high schools this summer in one of the city’s highest-crime and most impoverished areas to make way for a new
Judge sets April 2019 trial in missing Chinese scholar case
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A federal judge has set an April 2019 trial date for a former physics student accused of kidnapping and killing a University of Illinois scholar from China.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has dismissed a long-time political consultant after an investigation found he sent inappropriate text messages to a colleague.
Illinois university to mark 10-year anniversary of shooting
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Families affected by the 2008 Northern Illinois University shooting that killed five and injured 21 are remembering their loved ones 10 years later.
Marijuana’s 4/20 holiday tied to rise in fatal car crashes
CHICAGO (AP) — Marijuana users’ self-proclaimed holiday is linked with a slight increase in fatal U.S. car crashes.
Illinois courts adjusting to state’s new bail reform law
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — Courts across Illinois have had about a month to adjust to the requirements of the new bail reform law that took effect Jan. 1.
Cook County sheriff warns of fake IRS agent phone scam
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois sheriff is warning residents about a sophisticated phone scam involving a person posing as an Internal Revenue Service agent.
205 hears recommendations to increase substitute teachers pool
The District 205 Board of Education heard recommendations about increasing the substitute teacher pool at Monday night’s meeting.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball vs Rock Island Rocks
Recap by Brad Bennewitz, “The Galesburg boys basketball team found a true signature victory on the season rallying from a 15 point deficit in the second half at Rock Island and winning it 60-58, the Streaks 20th win
For a change, defense could be key for Madrid’s CL success
MADRID (AP) Real Madrid has relied on its attacking power to thrive in the Champions League in recent years.