Newcomers seeking Galesburg aldermen seats, Karlin won’t run again

We’re only a few weeks away from when races for Congress, Illinois Governor and Attorney General will be decided.
Galesburg Fire urges safety with outdoor fires

You can have a fire pit in Galesburg, but there are limitations on what you can use in it, in order to keep you and your family safe. Galesburg Fire Chief Tom Simkins and Fire Marshal Randy
United Way of Knox County absorbs Teen Court

United Way of Knox County has welcomed in a long running program to run in-house.
McKillip, Richard L.
Richard L. McKillip, 87, of Galesburg, died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg.
Crandall, Linda L.
Linda L. Crandall, 63, of Monmouth, IL passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 7:00 a.m. at the Rosewood Care Center Galesburg, IL.
Kincaid, Diana R.
Diana R. Kincaid, 73, of Galesburg, died at 5:23 a.m. Tuesday October 9, 2018 at home.
Knoxville Council approves pair of outdated ordinances; pair of TIF applications.

The Knoxville City Council approved a pair of draft ordinances that were brought to Aldermen’s attention in recent weeks. The first was prohibiting cannabis possession. City Attorney Robert McCoy told the council the city currently has an
Red Sox say they are not sure when Sale available
The Boston Red Sox say they aren’t sure when lefty ace Chris Sale will be available to pitch
Unbeaten Rams still top AP Pro32 poll; Patriots are No. 2
Unbeaten Rams still top AP Pro32 poll; Patriots are No. 2; Chiefs slip to No. 3.
Lakers exercise 2019-20 options on Ball, Ingram, Kuzma, Hart
The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised their contract options for the 2019-20 season on Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart
IndyCar team owners Vasser and Sullivan form Lexus IMSA team
IndyCar team owners Jimmy Vasser and James Sullivan are expanding into sports car racing with a new Lexus-backed team in the IMSA Championship
Surprising Maryland excels under unusual circumstances
Maryland experiences success while coping with the death of a teammate and adjusting to interim head coach Matt Canada
Auburn trying to halt skid from top 10 to being unranked
Auburn’s hopes for a repeat SEC West championship have vanished along with the national ranking
'Clamp City': Los Angeles Clippers enter new era in 2018-19 season
The Los Angeles Clippers are entering a new era without Big Three of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan
FSU gets back to work in wake of bye week, Hurricane Michael
FSU has returned to practice field following a bye week and in the wake of Hurricane Michael after a rocky start under first-year football coach Willie Taggart.
StaTuesday: Vikings WR Thielen's record pace could be sustainable
Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is on pace to break the NFL receptions record, but is his hot start sustainable?
Column: Johnny Miller talks like most golf fans think
Column: Johnny Miller’s legacy is talking the way most golf fans are thinking
Galesburg Council approves bids for test hole and pavement repair

Galesburg Alderman last night approved a bid to repair pavement on Lombard Street for about $31,000.
University of Illinois leader expects mascot report action
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – A top University of Illinois administrator says he expects action within several months on recommendations toward quelling the ongoing turmoil over the school’s former Chief Illiniwek mascot.
Firing of 2 Chicago cops who fired at car recommended
CHICAGO (AP) – The recommendation by Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson to fire two officers who shot at a stolen car in 2016 has been submitted to the board that will make the final decision.