Kids ride free on Metra between Memorial Day and Labor Day
CHICAGO (AP) – Metra says kids may ride for free this summer when accompanied by a parent.
31-foot Lincoln statue to make Springfield debut this week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A 31-foot tall statue of Abraham Lincoln will make its debut this week in Springfield after stops in Chicago and Peoria.
11 soccer players arrested in Georgia in match-fixing case
Eleven soccer players in Georgia have been arrested on suspicion of match-fixing and face lengthy prison sentences
Galesburg Aldermen to discuss raises for future police and fire chiefs
Galesburg City Council will meet Monday night with aldermen scheduled to discuss raising the salary scale for future police and fire chiefs.
Thompson, Wilton Wayne
Mr. Wilton Wayne Thompson Jr., 88, of Jacksonville, Illinois formerly of Galesburg died at 3:07 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2019 in Heritage Healthcare Center, Jacksonville, Illinois.
Adams, Patrick Lee
Mr. Patrick Lee Adams, 68 of Peoria, Illinois passed away at 7:37 pm Friday, May 17, 2019 at Unity Point Hospital, Peoria.
Shafer, Jodie D.
Jodie D. Shafer, 73, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:19 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL.
Harn, David E.
David E. Harn, 55, of Roseville, IL passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Iowa City, IA. He was born Monday, October 14, 1963, in Macomb, IL the son of Leo and Sally (Churchill) Harn.
Calderone, Dorothy M.
Mrs. Dorothy M. Calderone, 98, of Galesburg, Illinois died 5:47 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.
Cleveland in action against Oakland following Bieber's strong showing
The Athletics will start Brett Anderson on Monday while the Indians are expected to counter with Carlos Carrasco
Orioles open 4-game series at home against Yankees
Baltimore and New York meet to begin a four-game series
Suarez expected to start for the Giants against the Braves
The Braves will start Mike Soroka on Monday while the Giants are expected to counter with Andrew Suarez
Padres look to stop 3-game losing streak against Diamondbacks
San Diego is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Arizona
Leake scheduled to start for Mariners at Rangers
The Mariners will start Mike Leake on Monday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Mike Minor
Astros open 4-game series at home against White Sox
Houston and Chicago meet to begin a four-game series
Gonzalez takes 10-game hit streak into matchup with Angels
Minnesota’s Gonzalez puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Angels
Phillies, streaking Segura set for matchup with Cubs
Phillies, streaking Segura set for matchup against Cubs
New York plays Washington following Syndergaard's strong performance
The Nationals will start Patrick Corbin on Monday while the Mets are expected to counter with Drew Gagnon
Toronto faces off against Boston in division matchup
The Toronto Blue Jays will host division foe Boston at Rogers Centre
Weekend Sports in Brief
Weekend Sports in Brief