Harrington chosen as Europe captain for 2020 Ryder Cup
Padraig Harrington has been chosen as captain of the Europe team for the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits
Galesburg Council approves bid to demolish West Theater, adopts comprehensive plan

Galesburg City Council last night approved a bidder to demolish the West Theatre on Prairie Street.
Padraig Harrington chosen as European captain for the 2020 Ryder Cup
Padraig Harrington chosen as European captain for the 2020 Ryder Cup
Gaudreau scores twice as Flames beat Blackhawks 4-3

CHICAGO (AP) – Johnny Gaudreau scored two more goals, David Rittich made 32 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Monday night.
Blues send Philadelphia Flyers to 7th straight loss, 3-0

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Brayden Schenn and Vladimir Tarasenko scored and Jordan Binnington stopped 25 shots in his first NHL start to lead the St. Louis Blues past the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Monday night in a listless
Bulls waive Carter-Williams after trade with Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) – The Houston Rockets have traded Michael Carter-Williams and cash considerations to the Chicago Bulls for a protected second-round pick in the 2020 draft. The Bulls then waived the guard following the trade.
No. 19 Iowa women beat Wisconsin for 20th consecutive time

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Megan Gustafson had 21 points and 12 rebounds for her 13th double-double of the season, Kathleen Doyle added 15 points with seven assists and No. 19 Iowa beat Wisconsin 71-53 on Monday
Parkey’s missed field goal ruled a block

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Cody Parkey got an excuse he probably won’t use.
Former Oklahoma WR Miller transferring to Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – Former Oklahoma receiver A.D. Miller will play for Illinois next season.
Illinois Legislature winding up work with Pritzker measures
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois lawmakers convene Tuesday for the final full day of the 100th General Assembly.
Ex-priest named as child abuser fired by city of Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The city of Springfield has fired a City Water, Light and Power employee whose name appeared on a list of Catholic priests credibly accused of child sex abuse.
Court upholds ex-Chicago officer’s conviction in shooting
CHICAGO (AP) – An appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former Chicago police officer who wounded two people when he opened fire on a car full of teenagers.
Tuskegee Airman John Lyle dead at 98
CHICAGO (AP) – World War II African-American fighter pilot John Lyle, a Tuskegee Airman, is dead at age 98.
More fallout for Chicago council member charged in probe
CHICAGO (AP) – The fallout is continuing for a longtime Chicago City Council member charged with trying to shake down a fast-food chain – and for politicians with connections to him.
Longtime lawmaker Lou Lang resigns House seat
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A former Democratic leader in the Illinois House has resigned his seat.
Warren Co. Jail open, staffing shortage remains

The Warren County Jail has reopened once again, but a staffing shortage still remains.
Former soccer coach dies before standing trial for sex abuse
A former youth soccer coach died in a car crash on the day he was due to go on trial accused of sexual abuse of boys under 16
Egypt chosen to replace Cameroon as African Cup host
The Confederation of African Football has chosen Egypt over South Africa to replace Cameroon as host of this year’s African Cup of Nations soccer tournament
Egypt to replace Cameroon as soccer host of 2019 African Cup of Nations
Egypt to replace Cameroon as soccer host of 2019 African Cup of Nations
Vega, Joe
Joe Vega, 89, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 6, 2019.