Michigan State introduces Beekman as AD

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State has officially introduced Bill Beekman as its new athletic director, giving him the job he has held on an interim basis since early February.

Carlson, Bonnie J.

Bonnie Jean (Deal) Carlson, 83, of Monmouth, IL passed away at  4:30 pm, Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.  

Beedle, Mary L.

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Mary L. Beedle, 74, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Marigold Rehab & Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL. 

Sibley Underpass Opening Ceremony Wednesday

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  The Reverend Jon A. Sibley Sr. Underpass will officially open Wednesday morning. The ceremony will begin at 10am. City of Galesburg Director of Planning and Public Works Wayne Carl joined Tom Meredith on “Galesburg’s Morning News”

Weaver sizes up gubernatorial race

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With the gubernatorial race just a few months away, one local lawmakers sizes up what will surely be one of the most expensive Governor’s races in history.

Cubs sweep Padres with 7-4 win

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Jon Lester won for the eighth time in nine starts, Jason Heyward drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs swept the San Diego Padres with a 7-4 win on Sunday.