Rays looking for 5th straight win as series against Angels continues
The Tampa Bay Rays have left-hander Blake Snell on the mound Friday night as they continue their series against the Los Angeles Angels.
How do Cowboys rookies want to be remembered after their careers in Dallas?
How do Cowboys rookies want to be remembered after their careers in Dallas?
New “Throwback Thursdays” Format And More At The Orpheum
The Orpheum Theater is starting their “Throwback Thursdays” series with a new format. Orpheum Executive Director Kevin Maynard joined Tom Meredith on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about that and other upcoming events.
Nick Wright predicts the Boston Celtics are about to do something only the ’04 Detroit Pistons have done
In his discussion with Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe surrounding the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, Nick Wright predicts that the Boston Celtics are about to do something that only the ’04 Detroit Pistons have done. Will
Marquez trains for national team with no logos on jersey
MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexican defender Rafael Marquez trained with Mexico ahead of the World Cup wearing a logo-free jersey on Thursday.
Diamond Stories: Former Twins slugger Morneau recalls MLB debut
Justin Morneau received the call of a lifetime at the young age of 22, and before he knew it, was headed for Minneapolis to make his MLB debut!
Denard Span on Rays' series-opening win over Angels
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span chats with FOX Sports Sun's Michelle Margaux about Thursday's series-opening win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Family events in Galesburg to round out your weekend.
The Annual Relay for Life of Knox County event at Knox College kicks off Saturday, May 19th. The day-long event to benefit the American Cancer Society is held at Knox College where the Opening Ceremony begins at
Castillo helps White Sox rally past Rangers 4-2
CHICAGO (AP) – Welington Castillo hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago’s four-run eighth, helping the White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series between two of the
Velasquez helps Phillies down Cardinals 6-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Vince Velasquez pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, and Carlos Santana and Pedro Florimon each hit home runs in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night.
Cubs-Braves postponed by rain; makeup game on Aug 30
ATLANTA (AP) – The final game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of rain.
Weaver’s bill to provide materials on dyslexia awaits Rauner signature
Senator Chuck Weaver is hoping to provide some assistance in identifying students with dyslexia.
U of Illinois board approves $263M in construction projects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois is moving forward with more than $263 million in construction projects at its campuses in Urbana-Champaign and Chicago.
Teen accused in Illinois school shooting to be arraigned
DIXON, Ill. (AP) – A teenager who authorities say fired shots at a northern Illinois high school before he was shot by a school resource officer is scheduled to make a court appearance.
The Roar Detroit: We are Hockeytown (VIDEO)
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Plan for Obama Presidential Center advances over protests
CHICAGO (AP) – Construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago has taken a major step forward with a city commission’s decision to sign off on the project.
Broken pipe disrupts water service in southern Illinois
BENTON, Ill. (AP) – A broken water main in southern Illinois has left several cities short of water, forcing the closing of schools and businesses.
1st African-American Illinois Supreme Court justice retiring
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The first African-American justice to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court is retiring.
Judge says suspect in agent’s shooting a danger, denies bond
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has denied bond to a purported Saints street-gang member charged with shooting a federal agent in the face on May 4 on grounds he is dangerous.
State takes control of special education at Chicago schools
CHICAGO (AP) – The state of Illinois has taken control of special education at Chicago Public Schools after concluding a 2016 overhaul by the nation’s third-largest school system violated federal law.