Monmouth College professor reflects on relationship with Pres. George H. W. Bush

It’s well known that Pres. George H. W. Bush, who passed away Friday, gave the commencement address at Monmouth College on Mother’s Day, 2000. But that’s not the only connection Mr. Bush has to the college. Ken
$200,000 bond for man on stolen vehicle charges

A Galesburg man is facing a slew of felony charges, including possession of a stolen vehicle and forgery, stemming from a Friday arrest.
Weekend tornado outbreak makes the history books

In terms of tornadoes, Knox and Warren Counties got lucky over the weekend.
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Joel Klatt joins Colin Cowherd to make his College Football Playoff picks
Joel Klatt tells you who he believes will advance in the CFB Playoff with Alabama meeting Oklahoma and Clemson facing off against Notre Dame.
Cal's Durden, Stanford's Meehan to coach US Olympic swimmers
Dave Durden of California and Greg Meehan of Stanford will oversee the U.S. Olympic swimming team in 2020, with both serving as head coaches for the first time
Maple Leafs trade forward Josh Leivo to Canucks
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Josh Leivo to the Vancouver Canucks for forward Michael Carcone
Dodgers agree on 4-year deal with manager Dave Roberts
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed on a four-year contract with manager Dave Roberts, which would keep him at the helm of the team through 2022
Whalen's Gophers move up to No. 14 in AP Top 25 poll
The Minnesota Gophers women’s basketball team comes in at No. 14 in the AP Top 25 poll, released Monday.
FSU jumps up to No. 11 in latest college basketball AP poll
The Florida State Seminoles are 6-1 on the season after coming away with a one-point win over Purdue on Wednesday as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
WATCH: Joel Klatt's takeaways on final CFB Playoff rankings
WATCH: Joel Klatt’s takeaways on final CFB Playoff rankings
Colin Cowherd explains why the CFB Playoff Committee made all the right calls
Colin Cowherd breaks down the decisions of the College Football Playoff Committee after Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Oklahoma made the cut for the CFB Playoff.
Georgia faces Texas for first time since 1984 in Sugar Bowl
Georgia faces Texas for first time since 1984 in Sugar Bowl
Goodwill Much More Than Just A Store

Goodwill of Central Illinois has a retail store in Galesburg but they do much more in our community. They offer employment services every Wednesday at the Galesburg public Library. they’ll help connect you with local employers among
Donations of all kinds needed this week

Join the Knox County YMCA by donating a package of children’s socks and underwear now through Sunday, December 9th.
Tempted by movie, Illinois boy puts tongue on frozen pole
SANDWICH, Ill. (AP) – An 11-year-old northern Illinois boy couldn’t resist testing the theory that when you place your tongue on a frozen metal pole, it’ll stick.
Gang leader who allegedly sought social media clout charged
CHICAGO (AP) – A purported leader of a Gangster Disciples faction faces a charge of committing murder in the aid racketeering as Chicago federal prosecutors continue to target social media-conscious street gangs.
Chicago hospitals review security after mass shooting
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago-area hospitals are reviewing safety precautions after last month’s mass shooting that left four people, including the shooter, dead.
Bono to speak in Chicago on fighting AIDS, poverty in Africa
CHICAGO (AP) – Bono will speak in Chicago about his efforts to combat AIDS and extreme poverty in Africa.
Clippers fall to Mavs 114-110
Former Clipper DeAndre Jordan finished with 16 points and 23 rebounds.