Stay safe around fireworks this 4th of July

On the eve of our nation’s Independence Day, keep in mind: there are no kinds of fireworks that are legal in Illinois.
Allen, Earl W. “Wes”
Earl W. “Wes” Allen, 79, of Wataga, IL, formerly of Alexis, IL, passed away at 5:00 am, Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.
Secrist, E. Marie

E. Marie Secrist, 83, of Williamsfield, died at 8:31 p.m., Sunday, June 30, 2019, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Davison, Robert E.

Robert E. Davison, AKA “Art, Pope, Mr. D” died on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria from a worn out, much used heart.
Simkins, Ernest Richard

Ernest Richard Simkins, 64, of Galesburg, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Tuesday Sports in Brief
Tuesday Sports in Brief
Bobrovsky says he came to Florida to win the Stanley Cup
‘It’s all about the Cup’: Bobrovsky arrives in Florida, says he’s ready to lead Panthers to new heights
Ferrucci showing skill, rebuilding reputation in IndyCar
After a recent string of strong finishes in IndyCar, Santino Ferrucci is showing off the driving skill that was never really in doubt
Grieving clubhouse: Tough for Angels, like teams before them
Stanton speaks from experience with heart-felt advice for grieving Angels after in-season death of a teammate
Angels try to get handle on raw emotion after Skaggs death
Mike Trout and the rest of the Los Angeles Angels are struggling to get a handle on the raw emotion after the death of 27-year-old teammate Tyler Skaggs
LEADING OFF: HR Derby field coming, Clevinger back up
LEADING OFF: MLB to announce HR Derby field, Clevinger back on hill for Cleveland, Carpenter out for Cards, Mats moved to Mets ‘pen
American teen Gauff goes for another Wimbledon win on Day 3
American teenager Coco Gauff will try to follow up her upset win over Venus Williams with another victory in the second round at Wimbledon
Jurado scheduled to start for Texas against Los Angeles
The Angels will start Griffin Canning on Wednesday while the Rangers are expected to counter with Ariel Jurado
Tampa Bay hosts Baltimore, looks to build on Morton's solid showing
Tampa Bay looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Charlie Morton
Sale expected to start for the Red Sox against Blue Jays
The Red Sox will start Chris Sale on Wednesday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Jacob Waguespack
Dodgers win after Arizona walks 5 consecutive batters with 2 outs in the 9th
Diamondbacks walk 5 Dodgers in a row with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th in an epic collapse that gives LA a 5-4 win.
Jesus scores at last to take Brazil into Copa América final
Jesus scores at last to take Brazil into Copa América final
Padres manager Andy Green reflects on Strahm, offensive struggles after second straight blowout loss
Padres manager Andy Green reflects on Strahm, offense
Castro homers twice in Twins' 8-6 loss to A's
Jason Castro homered twice and Miguel Sano also went deep, but the Minnesota Twins lost 8-6 in Oakland on Tuesday night.
Dodgers beat D-backs 5-4 on 5 straight walks in 9th
Dodgers beat D-backs 5-4 on 5 straight walks in 9th
