Become a severe weather spotter!

If you’ve ever wanted to be out in the thick of it when severe weather strikes, you can become a severe weather spotter. There’s a training class next week in Galesburg, and Knox County Emergency Management Coordinator
Hoopes, Dona

Dona Hoopes, 91, of Galesburg, passed away March 4, 2018, at the Rosewood Care Center, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Mireles, Antonia L.

Antonia Lee Mendez Mireles, 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Port Orange, FL 9:20 p.m.
Uptown Bar fined, license suspended for St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Uptown Bar went before the Liquor Control Commission on Wednesday and was given a $200 fine and a suspended liquor license for a weekend.
Bond set for man busted Monday on meth possession

Bond was set and a public defender was appointed for a Galesburg man arrested Monday morning on possession of methamphetamine.
Correction: Super Bowl DVD story
In a story March 5 about the Super Bowl DVD, The Associated Press reported the site of NFL Films as Mount Royal, New Jersey. The correct site is Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
Tyler Clippard agrees to minor league deal with Blue Jays
DUNDEIN, Fla. (AP) Reliever Tyler Clippard has agreed to a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and will report to big league spring training.
'Undisputed': JuJu Smith-Schuster REALLY wants LeBron on Steelers
Former USC, Long Beach Poly star took to ‘Undisputed’ to recruit NBA star.
What now? With no franchise tag, WR Allen Robinson's future with Jaguars in doubt
If Allen Robinson remains in Jacksonville, it won’t be as one of the highest-paid receivers in the league.
PGA Tour at Colonial will be called Fort Worth Invitational
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) The longest-running PGA Tour event still being played at its original site has been renamed the Fort Worth Invitational for this year’s event.
Channel information for Blue Jackets and Cavs on Friday, March 9th
March 9, 2018, FOX Sports Ohio is airing the Blue Jackets – Red Wings game (7pm) and the Cavs – Clippers game (10:30 pm)
Was it a big mistake for Sam Darnold to not throw at the combine?
Was it a mistake for Sam Darnold to not throw at the combine? Judson Richards says yes.
Shannon Sharpe has strong message for Dallas Cowboys Dez Bryant | Undisputed
Shannon Sharpe has a fiery message for Cowboys WR Dez Bryant
Canes LIVE To Go: Wild blow past Hurricanes, 6-2
Canes LIVE recaps Carolina’s 6-2 loss to Minnesota
The pros and cons of drafting Josh Rosen
Hardwick and Richards debate the pros and cons of drafting Josh Rosen.
Officers investigate second “shots fired” call on Water Street

The second shots fired call in a week brings Galesburg Police officers back to Water Street.
Toews scores 9 seconds into OT, Blackhawks edge Avs 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Toews scored nine seconds into overtime and had an assist in regulation to lead the Chicago Blackhawks past the Colorado Avalanche, 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Illinois graduate students occupy president’s office
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Striking University of Illinois graduate students occupied the school president’s office ahead of another day of negotiations.
Report: Illinois sees steep increase in opioid ER visits
CHICAGO (AP) — New federal data show that Illinois emergency rooms saw a 66 percent increase in opioid overdose visits last year.
Chicago-area woman sentenced in cash-for-patients scheme
CHICAGO (AP) — An 81-year-old suburban Chicago woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in a cash-for-patients kickback scheme in which she allegedly spent most of the illegal proceeds at area casinos.