Collins, Geraldine R.
Geraldine R. Collins, of Galesburg, passed away on July 25, 2020, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Hoppock, Galen “Wes”

Mr. Galen “Wes” Wesley Hoppock died 2:37 p.m. June 27, 2020. We would like to say, as people do, he was with his loving wife and daughter who were always by his side, but after calling us
Fauci says Marlins’ virus outbreak could endanger MLB season

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season but he doesn’t believe games needs to stop now
Drew Brees to donate $5M to support Louisiana health care

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife have announced a $5 million donation to build community health centers throughout Louisiana
Floyd, Mary J.

Mary J. Floyd, 93, of Swedona, Illinois died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Overlook Village in Moline.
Allen, Kathleen A.

Kathleen A. Allen, 76, of Galesburg, died at 5 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020, at home.
The Latest: Real Madrid forward Mariano positive for virus

Real Madrid says forward Mariano has tested positive for the coronavirus
Bahrain buys 20% stake in 2nd-division French club Paris FC
The country of Bahrain has bought a minority stake of 20% in second-division French club Paris FC with its sovereign wealth fund
Pritzker, COVID-19 numbers not ‘moving in right direction’
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) – On the sixth straight day that Illinois officials reported more than 1,000 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday again urged residents to wear face coverings to slow the
County board candidate drops out after controversial tweet
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) – A candidate for the DuPage County Board in northern Illinois has withdrawn from the race after being criticized for a tweet in which she said she laughed while watching a video of a
Chicago Police: Violence drops after 2 new units rolled out
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Police are reporting a drop in homicides and shootings incidents after the department rolled out two units designed to combat gun violence and ensure protests remain peaceful.
Motorcyclist found laying on the ground arrested for DUI and more.

On Sunday, July 26th around 1:30 in the morning, GPD was dispatched to the area of Garfield and Maple Avenue for a report by an off-duty officer of a motorcyclist down on the ground in the intersection.
Galesburg man arrested for slew of charges after struggle at The Grand Tap.

In the early morning hours on Friday, July 24th, Galesburg Police Officers conducted a self-initiated bar check at The Grand Tap at 2100 Grand Avenue in Galesburg.
Cease, White Sox to face Plesac, Indians
The Chicago White Sox visit the Cleveland Indians
Mills scheduled to start for Cubs at Reds
The Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds
Chirinos expected to start as Rays host the Braves
The Tampa Bay Rays square off against the Atlanta Braves
Angels to start Sandoval in home opener against Seattle
The Los Angeles Angels host the Seattle Mariners for the 2020 home opener
Holland expected to start as Pirates host Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates
Mengden scheduled to start for Oakland against Colorado
The Oakland Athletics host the Colorado Rockies
Gibson scheduled to start as Texas hosts Arizona
The Texas Rangers play the Arizona Diamondbacks