PROGRAMMING ALERT: Channel listings for Game 3 between Lightning and Devils
Be advised of alternate channel information for Game 3 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New Jersey Devils.
Redskins re-sign tackle Ty Nsekhe, bolster offensive line
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have re-signed offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe, giving them valuable depth on the line.
Two arrested in Willard Street incident
A juvenile and adult were arrested on different felony charges following an interaction with Galesburg Police.
Morocco masks homosexuality ban in World Cup bid submission
A FIFA task force arrived in Morocco on Monday to inspect a World Cup bid that obscures one potential impediment to hosting the 2026 soccer showpiece: Homosexuality is a criminal offense in the north African country.
Mental Health Month Is Coming In May
May will once again be mental health month. The intent is to bring awareness, education and help reduce the stigma of mental illness. Stacy Brown vice president of behavioral services
Skinner, Melba Jane
Melba Jane Brown Skinner, 87, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:58 am Friday, April 13, 2018 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.
Illinois honors state’s 1st bicentennial farm family
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A family that has farmed in southern Illinois for five generations has received the state’s first bicentennial farm designation.
Council to consider vacating right of way for development signage
Galesburg Council tonight will vote on vacating some right of way adjacent to National Boulevard and Small Street.
Illinois group donates billboards for opioids helpline
CHICAGO (AP) – An advertising group in Illinois is providing free advertising space statewide to help promote a new helpline for those struggling with opioids and other substance abuse.
4 seriously injured in crash on Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive
CHICAGO (AP) – Authorities say four people, including two children, were seriously injured in a crash on the city’s Lake Shore Drive.
Howard Buffett gives $1.2M to buy land for recycling center
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) – Macon County Sheriff Howard Buffett’s private foundation is donating $1.2 million to purchase land for a new recycling center and compost facility.
Bill advances that requires state jobs be in Sangamon County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois House panel has approved a bill that would require most new and vacant state jobs be located in Sangamon County.
Bill would separate SIU’s Carbondale, Edwardsville campuses
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – A bill has been introduced in the Illinois Legislature that would separate Southern Illinois University’s Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses.
Lombard Principal updates board on mental health partnership
Last week the District 205 Board of Education got an update on a partnership between Lombard Middle School and Bridgeway that was approved last year.
Groups trying to save northern Illinois’ Black Hawk statue
OREGON, Ill. (AP) – Groups are working to complete restoration of a century-old landmark known as the Black Hawk statue in northern Illinois.
Rockford police to start using drones to aid investigations
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Police in the northern Illinois city of Rockford will begin using drones to help with traffic investigations.
Nominations open for Illinoisan of the Day state fair honor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The nomination period is open for the Illinoisan of the Day honor at this year’s Illinois State Fair.
Decatur artist donates Lincoln statue to mark bicentennial
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) – A central Illinois sculptor has donated new artwork featuring Abraham Lincoln to the Decatur Public Library in celebration of the state’s bicentennial.
Weekend Sports In Brief
BASEBALL
Pitch framing tactics under a bit more scrutiny
The concept of pitch framing is not exactly new, but it certainly seems to be under a bit more scrutiny now.