Bidding process begins for West Theater demo and Park Plaza reconstruction

Galesburg Director of Planning and Public Works Wayne Carl says bid documents will go out this week for the demolition of the West Theater.
Moore, Eva J.

Eva June Moore, 94, of Galesburg, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.
Community Service Award winner named

One of the most visible employees of Knox College in Galesburg is being recognized for her efforts to help the city. “Her tireless efforts to help bridge Galesburg and Knox College have brought common benefits to both,”
Few more weeks of construction on Aline Shotts Bridge

The Farnham Street Bridge, or as its now known following a City Council vote, the Aline Shotts Bridge will open just a few weeks behind schedule.
NFL will play game in Mexico City in 2019
NFL to return to Mexico City with game next year, the 3rd match of contract signed in 2016
Osuigwe, 16, clinches Australian Open wild card from USTA
Whitney Osuigwe, a 16-year-old from Florida, earns Australian Open wild-card berth from US Tennis Association
Bye, bye Broad Street Bullies? Flyers don't have a fight yet
Bye, bye Broad Street Bullies? Flyers don’t have a fight yet
Looking back at all 18 of Furniture Row Racing's Cup Series victories
Take a look back at every single win for Furniture Row Racing, from Regan Smith at Darlington in 2011, to Martin Truex Jr. at Kentucky in 2018.
Former Marlins OF Juan Pierre among newcomers to Hall of Fame ballot
Career saves leader Mariano Rivera and late pitcher Roy Halladay are among 20 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot.
Colin Cowherd: 'I'm going to be selfish — I've had enough of Joe Flacco'
Colin Cowherd has no shame in admitting he wants to see Lamar Jackson over Joe Flacco moving forward for the Baltimore Ravens.
The 313: FWIM Photo Contest (VIDEO)
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Michigan coach won't say if Chase Winovich will play against Ohio State
He appeared to hurt his left shoulder Saturday
No. 4 Michigan mum on Winovich's status at No. 10 Ohio State
No. 4 Michigan mum on DE Chase Winovich’s status at No. 10 Ohio State
The powder blues are back: Cardinals unveil new alternate road jersey
The St. Louis Cardinals will wear powder blue uniforms reminiscent of those from the mid-1970s to mid-1980s for Saturday road games in 2019.
Planning Commission approves North Lawndale development
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s Planning Commission has approved a $200 million development in North Lawndale.
Judge lets suit targeting Chicago law on breasts to proceed
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge has given a green light to a transgender performance artist’s lawsuit challenging a Chicago ordinance prohibiting women but not men from exposing their breasts in certain public venues.
Chicago to honor traffic accident victims
CHICAGO (AP) – The city of Chicago will put on display 132 pairs of shoes representing the 132 people who were killed in traffic collisions in the city last year.
SIU Carbondale to reopen Neely Hall
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – A Southern Illinois University official says one of the Carbondale campus’s iconic 17-story towers will reopen to students next fall.
Obama to speak at foundation’s summit in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – Former President Barack Obama, author Dave Eggers and actress, and singer Janelle Monae are will be among the speakers at the second Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago.
Attorneys argue requiring gun permits is unconstitutional
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Two public defenders from Peoria County say requiring permits to carry firearms outside the home is unconstitutional.