NFL owners to be presented 10 rules proposals, including catch rule and pass interference penalties
NFL owners will be presented 10 rules proposals at their meetings next week
Minor league baseball players to lose minimum wage protection under new bill
Minor league baseball players who make as little as $5,500 a season would be stripped of the protection of federal minimum wage laws
Yankees considering using Judge as leadoff hitter
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge could be used at times as the leadoff hitter this season.
City Of Galesburg Is Busy With Current and Upcoming Construction Projects
The City of Galesburg will be very busy throughout the next several months with many construction projects. As work has resumed on the East Main Street underpass, work will soon be starting on the Farnham Street bridge,
Active grenade found in Galesburg
The discovery of an active grenade had the Galesburg Police and Peoria Police Department Bomb Squad responding to Arnold Street Thursday afternoon.
Easter Bunny visits Galesburg Sunday – and hides some eggs
This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 1st which means Sunday, March 25th is the City of Galesburg Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Lakeside Recreation Facility in Galesburg.
Loyola beats Nevada 69-68, continues improbable NCAA run
ATLANTA (AP) – With Loyola-Chicago clinging to a one-point lead and only 6.3 seconds remaining, Marques Townes sank a 3-pointer from in front of the Ramblers’ bench to continue their improbable NCAA Tournament run.
Canucks beat Blackhawks 5-2, stop 7-game slide
CHICAGO (AP) – Alexander Edler scored twice, Jacob Markstrom made 39 saves and the Vancouver Canucks stopped a seven-game slide by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Thursday night.
Orpheum Theatre welcomes Henry Cho Friday night
Henry Cho has been specializing in stand-up comedy for over 30 years.
Security finds loaded gun at Chicago’s Midway airport
CHICAGO (AP) – Transportation Security Administration officials say they confiscated a loaded handgun this week from a carry-on bag at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
Henry Cho Friday Night at Orpheum Theater
Comedian Henry Cho will perform at the Orpheum Theater in Galesburg Friday night. Cho joined Tom Meredith on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about his show and career.
Chicago Bears re-sign LB John Timu to 1-year deal
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – The Chicago Bears have re-signed linebacker John Timu to a one-year contract.
Man dies, officer wounded in shootout in suburban Chicago
AURORA, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a man has died and a police officer was wounded in a shootout following a suburban Chicago traffic stop.
Mayor Emanuel urges youth to apply for Chicago summer jobs
CHICAGO (AP) – The city of Chicago is encouraging young people to apply for this year’s summer jobs program.
Russian gets prison time for trying to export firearms parts
CHICAGO (AP) – A Russian man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for attempting to illegally export firearm parts, ammunition and accessories that were found in his 11 checked bags at a Chicago airport.
Olney man gets 60 years for 8-year-old girl’s rape
OLNEY, Ill. (AP) – A southern Illinois man has been sentenced to the maximum 60 years in prison for raping an 8-year-old girl who was later found dead.
18-year-old Decatur man pleads guilty in nephew’s death
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) – An 18-year-old Decatur man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of his 2-year-old nephew.
Former Wheaton football player pleads guilty in hazing case
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) – One of five former Wheaton College football players arrested on felony charges after an alleged hazing incident of another player has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery charges.
Illinois museum exhibit honors 4 US presidents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is preparing to unveil a new exhibit on four U.S. presidents with ties to Illinois.
Former campaign worker suing Illinois Democratic party
CHICAGO (AP) – A former campaign consultant for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is suing his political committee and the state Democratic party, alleging that reporting a top lieutenant for sexual harassment hindered her from advancing in