Trunk Or Treat Tomorrow Night
Bethel Baptist Church is hosting their 13th annual “Trunk or Treat” event tomorrow night. This year’s theme is Under the Sea. Event organizers Rick Stufflebeam and Kristine Trone joined Tom Meredith on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to
Kiwanis Pancake Day This Friday
The Galesburg Kiwanis Club is hosting their 68th annual Pancake Day this Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Jim
Wainwright finalizes bonus-laden $2M deal with Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Adam Wainwright became a free agent Monday, then finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals that allows him to earn $8 million in performance bonuses as a starting pitcher,
Nick Wright on Lonzo Ball: 'He's been the worst Laker by far'
Nick Wright and Cris Carter discuss the 2-5 Los Angeles Lakers on today’s show. Hear why Nick is concerned about Lonzo Ball and the struggling Lakers.
Madrid goes after new coach to save its season
The search is on for a new coach at Real Madrid
Galesburg Election Commission warns of lengthy early voting lines
Election Day is one week from today.
Former police chief picks bench trial on theft charges
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A former North Chicago, Illinois, police chief is requesting a bench trial on charges he stole more than $200,000 in city funds for personal use.
US to extradite Lithuanian judge who alleged pedophile ring
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal appeals court has set a date to hear oral arguments in the case of a former Lithuanian judge and lawmaker fighting extradition back to her homeland.
Suburban man charged with committing hate crime at a church
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago man faces felony hate crime charges after he allegedly broke windows of a church and spray-painted doors and walls with anti-religious words.
Obama, 2 Native Americans top ‘minority trailblazers’ list
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The nation’s first black president has topped the list of “minority trailblazers” chosen in the Illinois Top 200 project as part of the state’s bicentennial.
Cameras allowed in trial of officers accused of cover-up
CHICAGO (AP) – A Cook County judge is allowing cameras in court for the trial of three current and former Chicago police officers on allegations they covered up police actions in the Laquan McDonald shooting.
Mayoral candidate gives money to mother of man killed by cop
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago mayoral candidate has donated $5,000 to the mother of a college student shot to death by a police officer.
Missing Illinois professor, husband feared dead; son charged
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a 21-year-old Illinois man has confessed to killing his parents who have been missing since the weekend.
Chicago’s Field Museum plans revamp of Native American hall
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s Field Museum plans to revamp its Native American exhibits with the help of American Indians over the next three years.
Southern Illinois University starts marijuana, hemp research
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Southern Illinois University is creating new programs for students who want to know more about marijuana.
Officer chasing suspects on bridge falls 50 feet, dies
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) – An auxiliary police officer is dead after falling 50 feet while chasing suspects across a bridge in East St. Louis.
Illinois defensive coordinator Hardy Nickerson resigns
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – Illinois defensive coordinator Hardy Nickerson has resigned, citing personal health-related reasons.
Thompson sets 3-point record, Warriors beat Bulls 149-124
CHICAGO (AP) – Klay Thompson broke teammate Stephen Curry’s NBA record with 14 3-pointers and finished with 52 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 149-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
Cardinals hire Albert, Clapp to round out coaching staff
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals have hired Jeff Albert as their hitting coach and Stubby Clapp as their first base coach, rounding out manager Mike Schildt’s coaching staff for next season.
OSF Healthcare hosting Pink Party for Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.