McKillip, Joseph E.

Joseph E. McKillip, 92, of Galesburg, died peacefully at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice House in Peoria, Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Vogler, Betty J.

Betty Jo Vogler, 58, went to her peaceful place on July 24, 2020, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, after a long and brave battle with COPD. She was a life-long resident of Galesburg.
Otto Roman, Betty D.

Betty D. Otto Roman, 88, of Peoria, formerly of Alpha, died at 1:42 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2020, at home.
Tiago to coach club Vitória Guimarães in Portuguese league
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High-ranking Chicago officer dies, apparently shot himself
CHICAGO (AP) – A high-ranking member of the Chicago Police Department has been found dead after he apparently shot himself in a station on the city’s West Side.
Illinois professors disagree with school’s fall proposals
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ college and university professors are pushing back against their school’s proposals for reopening schools amid the pandemic, prompting officials to adopt new norms to accommodate faculty recommendations.
Lawsuit seeks $150M in ComEd refunds after bribery scheme
CHICAGO (AP) – A class-action lawsuit filed in Cook County seeks $150 million in refunds from ComEd for rate increases and benefits the utility received from Illinois as part of an alleged bribery scheme.
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Montas scheduled to start for Athletics against Rockies
The Oakland Athletics play the Colorado Rockies
Hill scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts St. Louis
The Minnesota Twins host the St. Louis Cardinals
Soroka to start home opener for Atlanta against Tampa Bay
Atlanta hosts Tampa Bay for the 2020 home opener
Eovaldi scheduled to start for Boston at New York
The Boston Red Sox visit the New York Mets
Orioles to start Wojciechowski against New York in home opener
Baltimore hosts New York for the 2020 home opener
Woodruff expected to start for Brewers at Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers square off against the Pittsburgh Pirates
Plesac scheduled to start for Indians against White Sox
The Cleveland Indians take on the Chicago White Sox
Blue Jays to start Pearson in home opener against Washington
The Toronto Blue Jays host the Washington Nationals for the 2020 home opener
Throwback 5-game series force players to 'embrace the grind'

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