Happy Joe’s “Making Progress” at New Location
The new Happy Joe’s Restaurant currently being built on North Henderson St. in Galesburg will see some major upgrades.
Knox College Announces “60 Minutes” Correspondent as Commencement Speaker
A “60 Minutes” correspondent has been named as this years speaker for the spring commencement ceremonies at Knox College.
Helms, Don F.
Mr. Don F. Helms, 84, of Galesburg died at 1:50 am Wednesday April 8, 2015 in Rosewood Care Center.
Illinois Receiver Mike Dudek Injures Knee During Practice
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois receiving leader Mike Dudek will miss at least the beginning of the coming season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in practice Wednesday.
Rose Makes Return From Latest Knee Injury vs. Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is back from his latest knee injury.
Cain Comes Through in 8th with 2-run Homer for Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lorenzo Cain hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning for his third hit and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 Wednesday night.
Arrieta, Castro Lead Cubs over Cardinals 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta allowed three hits over seven innings and Starlin Castro had a go-ahead RBI single in a two-run seventh inning, leading the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 Wednesday for their
Magic, Oladipo Spoil Rose’s Return in 105-103 Win Over Bulls
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Victor Oladipo had 23 points and scored on a layup with 1.5 seconds left to give the Orlando Magic a 105-103 victory over Chicago on Wednesday night, spoiling Derrick Rose’s return to the
Donation Means Historic Rockford Entryway Can Be Saved
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A $5,000 donation means an intricate entryway can be saved after it was left standing after a January fire destroyed the former home of Rockford Cabinet Co.
Larimer, Paula D.
Paula D. Larimer, 54, of Galesburg, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Ruhl, Phillip Neil
Mr. Phillip Neil Ruhl, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 9:05 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Roest, Martha Maguire
Martha Maguire Roest, 87, of Galesburg, died at 5:49 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2015 in the company of family and friends at Hawthorne Inn.
Hill, Bert Joseph
Bert Joseph Hill, 55, of Galesburg, died at 9:57 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2015 at home.
Scriven, Marilyn Joyce
Marilyn Joyce Scriven, 80, of Galesburg, was peacefully reunited with our Loving Father at 7:07 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Walker, Marie H.
Marie H. Walker, 81 of Roseville, IL went home April 3, 2015 at 4:35 a.m. at Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center to celebrate with the risen Lord Jesus Christ during this Easter season. She was born December
Fox, Russell W.
Mr. Russell W. Fox, age 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:25 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015 at Seminary Manor.
Food Manufacturer Doubles Workforce at St. Elmo Factory
ST. ELMO, Ill. (AP) — A food manufacturer says it plans to double its workforce in the south-central Illinois town of St. Elmo.
Coin Toss Could Determine Winner of Close McHenry Election
MCHENRY, Ill. (AP) — A coin toss or pack of cards could be used to determine the winner of one aldermanic race in McHenry.
Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds Headed to Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — Forecasters say nearly all of Illinois is at some risk of large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and possibly tornadoes.
Chicago Mom Charged in 8-year-old Son’s Accidental Shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago mother has been charged after her 8-year-old son accidentally was shot while playing with a gun inside their apartment.