New Pizza Ranch Set to Open in Galesburg

Pizza Ranch is in the works to be opening a location in Galesburg.
Galesburg Couple Await Formal Charges Following Cannabis Bust

A Galesburg couple is currently awaiting formal charges that stem from a cannabis related arrest this past Friday.
Family Seeks Historic Status for Frank Lloyd Wright House
HAMPSHIRE, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois family is seeking historic designation for a house designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Illinois Fire Department Buys Back 87-Year-Old Fire Truck
DIXON, Ill. (AP) — A decades-old fire truck that the Dixon Rural Fire Department last owned in the 1960s is on its way home.
Alton to Soon Unveil Miles Davis Statue
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — A bronzed sculpture of jazz trumpeter and band leader Miles Davis will soon be unveiled in the Illinois riverfront town where he was born.
Mauck, Marion C.
Mr. Marion C. Mauck, 96, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 8:06AM Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Marigold Health Care Center in Galesburg.
Kreps, Donald C.
Donald C. Kreps, 75 of Galesburg, formerly of Abingdon and Bushnell, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015 at home.
Schultz, Robert “Bob” E.

Robert Earl “Bob” Schultz, 64, of Galesburg, passed away at 6:46 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015 at home after losing a brave battle to cancer.
Pettifurd, James C.

James C. Pettifurd, age 57 of Oquawka, Illinois formerly of Knoxville, Illinois died at 4:30 A.M. on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at home surrounded by his family.
Royals-Cardinals Rainout Rescheduled for July 23

ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals game against the Kansas City Royals that was rained out Sunday has been rescheduled for July 23.
Cardinals Sign First-Rounders Plummer, Hicks, Woodford

ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals signed first-round draft picks Nick Plummer and Jake Woodford to minor league contracts, and had those two plus third-rounder Jordan Hicks in for a workout at Busch Stadium.
Blackhawks Hall of Famer Mikita Unable to Enjoy Final Series

CHICAGO (AP) – The family of Stan Mikita says the Chicago Blackhawks Hall of Famer no longer has memories of his exceptional career on the ice because of a progressive brain disorder.
Thousands Spill into the Streets to Celebrate Blackhawks Win

CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs weren’t in Wrigleyville because of the rain, but the fans of the Blackhawks took up the void.
Lackey, Molina Pace Cardinals’ 3-2 Win over Twins

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Yadier Molina homered and John Lackey worked eight strong innings for the St. Louis Cardinals, who won their fourth in a row with a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.
Pirates Jump on Rodon Early, Roll to 11-0 Win over White Sox

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Francisco Liriano allowed two singles in eight dominant innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ran their winning streak to five with an 11-0 romp over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
The Latest: Chicago Celebrates it’s Latest Stanley Cup

CHICAGO (AP) – Make that a championship hat trick for these Chicago Blackhawks.
Interview: Thrivent Financial: Jennifer Sperry, Diana Hiatt with Dave Scholl of the Galesburg rescue Mission
Thrivent Financial Associate, Jennifer Sperry and, Fulton-Knox County Chapter President, Diana Hiatt, along with Dave Scholl, Director of the Galesburg Rescue Mission, joined Terry Cavanaugh June 15th on Galesburg’s Evening News to discuss their fund-raiser for the
Tax Preparer Gets 57 Months Prison For Role in Fraud Scheme
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A Missouri woman has been ordered to spend nearly five years in federal prison and repay roughly $604,000 for her role in a tax-fraud scheme.
Peoria Police Start Using Upgraded Digital Radios on Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — The Peoria Police Department is getting a new emergency communications system.
EPA to test air quality at Chicago’s Union Station
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will test diesel exhaust at Chicago’s Union Station after previous investigations found high levels of soot in the station and on board trains.