Galesburg man killed in Grundy County traffic accident
A Galesburg man was killed in an apparent traffic accident that occurred near the Village of Seneca in Grundy County on Sunday.
Former U of I Assistant, UIC Head Coach Jimmy Collins Passes Away
CHICAGO (AP) — Jimmy Collins, who coached Illinois-Chicago to the NCAA tournament three times in 14 seasons, died Sunday morning, the school announced. He was 74. Collins led UIC to a 218-208 record from 1996 to 2010.
Chicago man charged with 12 offenses after being arrested in Galesburg.
On Saturday, December 12th around 3:00 in the morning, Galesburg Police were dispatched to the 400 block of Iowa Avenue for a 911 hang-up.
Lovie Smith Out As Illinois Football Coach
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois fired coach Lovie Smith on Sunday with a game left in its ninth consecutive losing season. Smith became Illinois’ first Black head football coach when he was hired by athletic director Josh
Galesburg man attempts to steal Stanley Steemer van.
Wednesday, December 9th, Galesburg police were dispatched to the area of North West and West Sanborn Streets in reference to vehicle theft.
Illinois House panel ends probe of powerful Speaker Madigan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois House committee has ended its consideration of a breach of trust claim against House Speaker Michael Madigan, voting down further proceedings that could have led to discipline against the powerful Chicago
Man dies after being struck by equipment in airport hangar
CHICAGO (AP) – A 35-year-old man has died after being struck by equipment at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.
Athletes to retrace Sierra escape of Donner Party survivors
RENO, Nev. (AP) – Four backcountry endurance athletes from California are trying to put themselves in the shoes of the Donner Party.
Demrow, Carol A.
Carol Ann Demrow, 87, of Galesburg, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020, at home.
Stodgel, Jayce L.
Joyce L. (Burgess) Stodgel, 91, formerly of Williamsfield, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, 12:30 AM, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.
Nyman, Carl “Sam”
Carl “Sam” Nyman, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois died 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Memorial Hospital, Springfield, Illinois.
Anderson, Wilford L.
Wilford L. Anderson, 82, of Avon, IL passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Graham Hospital, Canton, IL, 11:34 a.m.
Rogers, Ruth A.
Ruth Ann Rogers, 82, of Oneida, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, 6:20 AM at Heartland Healthcare Center, Galesburg.
Weber, John B.
John Barry Weber, 79, of Wataga, died at 8:03 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2020, in Toulon Rehab and Health Care Center.
Shannon, Melvyn “Sam”
Melvyn R. “Sam” Shannon, age 75, of Aledo, IL. formerly of New Windsor, IL. passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Aledo Health and Rehab Center.