Man accused in killing over bingo winnings unfit for trial
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) – St. Clair County prosecutors say the final chapter was written in the death of a southern Illinois woman who was burned to death during an attempt to steal her bingo winnings.
NFIB offers tips for ‘Small Business Saturday’ success
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The state’s top trade group for Main Street shops is offering tips to retailers for “Small Business Saturday.”
Northwestern instructs students on how to react to violence
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) – Northwestern University has created a video this fall to help prepare students, staff and faculty on how to respond to a situation of active violence.
Proposed veterans cemetery in Illinois raises noise concerns
SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill. (AP) – A federal agency’s proposal to build an extension of a national veterans cemetery in Chicago’s northwest suburbs is drawing concerns from one local official about periodic rifle volleys expected at the site.
Lawmakers to ask questions about Lincoln hat, museum future
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A state House committee plans a hearing to consider questions surrounding the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Preview: Wolves vs. Nets
Minnesota will attempt to break a five-game losing streak and rebound from a winless five-game trip
Players and coaches recognized at annual postseason banquet
In spite of a 1-8 record during the high school football season, the Galesburg Silver Streaks still had plenty to recognize and honor during its annual postseason banquet last night.
205 to consider final facilities plan, tax levy for 2018/19
The Galesburg District 205 Board of Education could approve a facilities plan at Monday night’s meeting.
For some sports bettors, a state border can be the goal line
New Jersey is the only game in town for sports bettors in New York and Pennsylvania, so they often travel
Kelley, Christopher M “Bub”
Mr. Christopher M. “Bub” Kelley, 46, of Galesburg, Illinois died 2:24 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2018 at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg.
Dakin, Lisle P.
Lisle P. Dakin 71 of Roseville died Friday, November 9, 2018, at Great River Medical Center in Burlington IA. He was born Saturday, December 21, 1946, the son of Charles Russell and Virginia Eileen Miller Dakin. He
Hix, Jeffrey A.
Mr. Jeffrey A. Hix, 61, of Federal Way, Washington passed away peacefully with his family members by his side at 2:33 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.
Strom, Willard D. Jr.
Willard D. Strom, Jr., age 73, of Victoria, Illinois, passed away at 3:54 P.M. on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
Joyon sets Route du Rhum record after gripping finish
Veteran French skipper Francis Joyon has won the Route du Rhum solo race across the Atlantic in the closest finish since the race inception in 1978
MLB All-Stars visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
MLB All-Stars visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Weekend Sports in Brief
Weekend Sports in Brief
Whalen gets first win, and C. Vivian Stringer picks up 999th
Lindsay Whalen got her first win as a coach while C. Vivian Stringer moved within one victory of 1,000 as women’s college basketball tipped off its season
STAT WATCH: Pitt's rushing performance its best since 1975
STAT WATCH: Pittsburgh’s rushing performance against Virginia Tech its best since 1975
AP Top 25 Heat Check: After top-tier, parity reigns in poll
AP Top 25 Heat Check: After top-tier, parity reigns in college football poll
Ref Leroy Richardson's road to the NBA started in the Navy
For some NBA referees like Leroy Richardson, the road to the league started in the military