Hobbled Falcons shore up depth chart before facing Redskins
The Atlanta Falcons believe they have the right personnel in-house to fill holes created by injuries, but it hasn’t been easy
Justin Smoak's $8M option exercised by Blue Jays
First baseman Justin Smoak’s $8 million option for 2019 has been exercised by the Blue Jays, who declined a $5.5 million option on infielder Yangervis Solarte
Knoxville FFA represents at national convention

Among the area agriculture students attending the recent National FFA Convention that ended this past weekend, were representatives of Knoxville High School. Their adviser, Mallory Tolley, says the ag program there is growing. Will Stevenson talked with
Governor Bruce Rauner on the final days of campaigning

As he was on his way to Moline for a campaign event ahead of next week’s election, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner joined Will Stevenson Wednesday on Galesburg’s Evening News. NOTE: WGIL has extended an invitation to opponent,
$1M Bond set in Galesburg man’s Attempted Murder case

Bond has been set at $1 million in a Galesburg man’s attempted murder case.
Galesburg man charged with possession of stolen firearm

A 27-year-old Galesburg man made a video appearance in Knox County Circuit Court on possession of a stolen firearm, a Class 2 Felony.
Bond set for man on cocaine delivery charges

Bond was set at $250,000 for a 32-year-old Galesburg man on charges of cocaine possession, including one with intent to deliver.
Jets, MGM Resorts announce gaming deal partnership
The New York Jets and MGM Resorts International have agreed on a multiyear deal that is the first of its kind in the NFL
Coyotes surging behind massive scoring flurry
Arizona Coyotes have added scoring punch to stingy defense for best start since 2013-14
ACC players: Cost of attendance stipend helps in many ways
Cost of attendance funds quietly helping players have better college experience, including around the ACC
Ex-Packer Montgomery runs to 'fresh start' with Ravens
Ex-Packer Montgomery runs to ‘fresh start’ with Ravens
Healthy and productive, Chiefs LB Ford is lining himself up for a big payday in 2019
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Winger Angel Di Maria signs new PSG contract until 2021
Angel Di Maria has signed a new two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, tying him to the French champion until 2021
Heisman Forecast: History of initial CFP rankings doesn't bode well for race's runaway leader
Can Tua Tagovailoa buck trend as Alabama opens as selection committee’s No. 1 team?
Caron Butler weighs in on the rift between Jimmy Butler and the Timberwolves
Caron Butler joins Colin Cowherd on today's show to talk NBA. Hear why he thinks the Minnesota Timberwolves should trade Jimmy Butler to benefit both parties moving forward.
Patriots place DB Eric Rowe on injured reserve
The Patriots have placed defensive back Eric Rowe on injured reserve with groin injury
FANTASY PLAYS: New key roles for those left after NFL trades
FANTASY PLAYS: New key roles for those left after NFL trades
Venard, Sherri L.

Sherri L. (Quinn) Venard, 54 of Kewanee and formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria with her husband and daughter by her side.
Notre Dame No. 1 in women’s college basketball poll
Notre Dame is No. 1 in the preseason AP women’s basketball poll
Reigning champion Notre Dame a unanimous No. 1 in preseason women's AP Top 25 basketball poll; UConn is No. 2
Reigning champion Notre Dame a unanimous No. 1 in preseason women’s AP Top 25 basketball poll; UConn is No. 2