Missouri governor’s scandal ensnares unwitting hairdresser
CHICAGO (AP) – The scandal that could trigger impeachment proceedings against the Missouri governor has ensnared a St. Louis woman who testified about an affair with Eric Greitens, though she never went to police or sought an
University of Illinois looks to strengthen ties with Africa
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois is hoping to strengthen its connections with Africa through new partnerships, research exchanges and student enrollment.
Cheap Trick slated to play Du Quoin State Fair
DU QUOIN, Ill. (AP) – On a day when the Du Quoin State Fair will celebrate what’s “Born, Built and Grown” in Illinois, organizers have found a band to perform on the Grandstand stage that did just
SIU-Carbondale turns dining hall food waste into compost
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Southern Illinois University is turning hundreds of pounds of uneaten dining hall food into compost.
WGIL’s Galesburg Live: Munson Hybrids and Yemm
Chris Postin hosted the Saturday, April 14, 2018 edition of WGIL’s Galesburg Live. In the first hour, Chris welcomed John Hennenfent (pictured), CEO of Munson Hybrids, discussing agriculture and various other aspects of the longtime area business.
Molina homers, Cardinals extend Reds’ woes with 5-3 win
CINCINNATI (AP) – Yadier Molina homered and drove in three runs Friday night, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 victory that deepened the Cincinnati Reds’ worst season-opening slump since 1955.
Sanchez, Tucker lead Braves to 4-0 win over Darvish, Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) – Anibal Sanchez pitched three-hit ball over six innings, Preston Tucker backed him with a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves spoiled Yu Darvish’s first home start for the Chicago Cubs with a 4-0 victory
Mavericks, Bulls win tiebreakers for draft lottery position
NEW YORK (AP) – The Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls have won tiebreakers to put them in better position ahead of the NBA draft lottery.
Pekin man charged in synthetic marijuana death and illnesses
PEKIN, Ill. (AP) – Criminal charges have been filed against a central Illinois man in connection with the sale of synthetic marijuana that resulted in death and illness.
Lawyers say Jesse Jackson Jr., wife reach divorce settlement
CHICAGO (AP) – Attorneys say former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his estranged wife have reached a divorce settlement nearly five years after they pleaded guilty to schemes related to the misuse of a congressional campaign
Illinois farmers concerned weather could delay planting
CLINTON, Ill. (AP) – Illinois farmers are getting nervous that the long, cold and wet spring will delay the planting season.
Chicago residents use kits to test for lead contamination
CHICAGO (AP) – Hundreds of Chicago residents have used free testing kits from the city to determine if their drinking water is contaminated by lead.
Authorities say 2 pedestrians fatally struck in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say two pedestrians have died after being hit by a vehicle in the northern Illinois city of Rockford.
Twins postpone game against White Sox because of rain
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Twins have postponed their game against the Chicago White Sox because of rain, with wintry weather also threatening the rest of the series.
Two dead in Henderson County crash
Two individuals have lost their lives in a car crash in Henderson County.
John Seitz named Galesburg Firefighter of the Year
Captain John Seitz with the Galesburg Fire Department has been named the department’s Firefighter of the Year.
Gun rights advocates to rally at state capitols across US
CHICAGO (AP) – Gun rights supporters are expected to rally at state capitols across the U.S. to counter a recent wave of student-led protests against gun violence.
Jaguares, Blues and Highlanders winners in Super Rugby
Argentina’s Jaguares rallied from 19-3 down in the second half to beat the Melbourne Rebels 25-22 in Super Rugby on Saturday, dispelling any notion the Rebels are contenders for the title this season.
Vettel takes pole in China, and Ferrari looks like it’s back
SHANGHAI (AP) ��� It’s still early, but it looks like Ferrari is back.
LEADING OFF: Cobb to make Orioles debut at Fenway Park
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: