Details of Yesterday’s Warren County Wanted Man Released
The man who was wanted in Warren County was Arrested and details of his crimes have been released.
City Begins Demolition on Fountain to Make Way for Sandburg Statue
City demolition crews have begun tearing down a Galesburg landmark that has been in place since 1980.
Rivet Boutique to Open on Seminary This August
A new boutique will be opening up on Seminary Street this August that will bring Galesburg residents an opportunity to purchase unique art work.
Randolph, Tony D.
Tony D. Randolph, 55, of Henderson, IL, formerly of Monmouth, died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015 at his home.
Wheeler, Chester L.
Chester L. Wheeler, 79, of Abingdon, died at 11:26 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Rough Play is Riskier Than Heading in Youth Soccer: Study
CHICAGO (AP) — Heading takes the heat in youth soccer, but a study says limiting rough play might be a better way to prevent concussions and other injuries.
Most of Field Finishes Chicago to Mackinac Sailboat Race
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — Most of the about 300 starters have finished the annual sailboat race from Chicago’s Navy Pier to northern Michigan’s Mackinac Island.
Cincinnati Slugger Frazier Wins Home Run Derby
CINCINNATI (AP) –Hometown All-Star Todd Frazier has won the Home Run Derby at Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park, outslugging Dodgers rookie Joc Pederson 15-14 in the final round Monday night in the first year of a bracket
1.4 Million Attend This Year’s Taste of Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — City officials say about 1.4 million people attended this year’s five-day Taste of Chicago.
Bond Raised for Champaign Officer Charged with Sex Assault
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Bond has been raised to $400,000 and new charges filed against a Champaign police officer charged with sexually assaulting two former girlfriends.
Quincy Mayor Declares State of emergency after strong storms
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — The mayor of Quincy says his city will remain under a state of emergency for the time being after it was struck by a strong thunderstorm.
Father Found Unfit to Face Charges He Left Baby in Field
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois man has been found unfit to go to trial on charges he left his 6-month-old baby daughter to die by abandoning her in a bean field.
Drug Lord to Formally Regain Chicago Public Enemy No 1 Title
CHICAGO (AP) — Now that a reputed drug lord has escaped a prison in Mexico, he’s regaining an infamous title some 2,000 miles away in Chicago.
DuPage Health Officials Warn Against Threat of Rabies
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — Health officials are warning residents never to touch or try to catch a bat or other wild animal, especially in the home.
War Memorial Nears Fundraising Goal in Peoria County
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A memorial to soldiers from Illinois’ Peoria County who served in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq is nearing a fundraising goal.
AG Madigan Files Supreme Court Appeal in State Employee Pay
CHICAGO (AP) — Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office has filed an emergency appeal with the Illinois Supreme Court to settle conflicting court orders about whether state employees can be paid during the budget impasse.
Galesburg Papa John’s Closes With Little Explanation
Doors are locked and a simple piece of paper saying “store closed” is the only explanation seen on the front of the Galesburg Papa Johns at 120 E. Main Street.
Spudo’s Donuts and More Would Open in New Location, if at all
An area donut shop will remain closed for the time being, and it’s not expected to re-open at its current location.
District 205 to Lift Ban on Former Teacher Jim Jacobs
Between last night’s District 205 School Board meeting and the last one, several community members asked board members to consider lifting the ban on Jim Jacobs and his wife Hattie.