NAACP Community Cookout Tomorrow
The Galesburg branch of the NAACP is hosting their annual Community Cookout at Kiwanis Park tomorrow. Local chapter president Brittany Grimes joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about the event.
LOCAL BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES SPOTLIGHTED
August is Black Business Month. W are talking with local black business owners throughout the month. Tiya Bradford, owner of Couture Lounge Beauty Supply joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about her business.
Witness: R. Kelly once compared himself to Jerry Lee Lewis
NEW YORK (AP) – A witness at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial says the R&B star once compared himself to rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis.
2 dead, 1 hurt in shooting outside Illinois courthouse
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say two men were killed and another was injured in shootings outside a northern Illinois courthouse stemming from a long-running internal gang dispute.
Al Capone’s favorite gun, personal items head to auction
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Al Capone is infamous for having been a ruthless mob boss, but one of his granddaughters says Capone’s softer side will shine through when the family auctions some of his personal belongings in