Galesburg Man Facing Sexual Assault Charges Has First Court Appearance
The Galesburg Man who faces Six Sexual Assault Charges under accusations of having sex with a minor had his first court appearance today.
Knox County EMA Coordinator Reflects on Emergency Preparedness after Cameron Tornado
Numerous agencies responded to the devastating tornado that struck the town of Cameron.
Shumard, Perry L.
Mr. Perry Lee Shumard, 66, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 11:52 pm Monday, July 20, 2015 at his home.
Baldridge, Don “Skip” A.
Don A. “Skip” Baldridge, 65, of Monmouth, passed away at 5:08 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2015, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
Kilgore, Virginia “Ginny” G.
Mrs. Virginia G. “Ginny” Kilgore, 80, of Galesburg died at 11:15 pm Monday, July 20, 2015 in Seminary Manor Nursing Home.
Pizza Ranch Development to Move Forward With Zoning Approval
At last night’s Galesburg Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, commission members voted to approve variances to four ordinances to accommodate Pizza Ranch development.
Knox County Fair Successful Despite Weather Conditions, Budget Impasse
The Knox County Fair had several visitors, despite weather conditions that prevented some of the grandstand shows.
Bird to Make Ninth All-Star Appearance, Pierson Her First
NEW YORK (AP) – Seattle’s Sue Bird will be playing in her ninth WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday as a Western Conference reserve.
Cards Call Up Top Hitting Prospect Piscotty
CHICAGO (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals have called up outfielder/first baseman Stephen Piscotty, their top hitting prospect, from Triple-A Memphis prior to Tuesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.
Delle Donne’s Big 2nd Half Lifts Chicago Over Atlanta 97-92
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) – Elena Delle Donne scored 21 of her 27 points in the second half, Allie Quigley added a season-high 23 and the Chicago Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 97-92 on Tuesday night in the
Holliday’s Grand Slam Sends Cardinals Over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) – Matt Holliday hit his sixth career grand slam, powering Michael Wacha and the St. Louis Cardinals past the Chicago White Sox 8-5 on Tuesday night.
Schwarber’s 2 Homers Send Cubs Over Reds 5-4 in 13 Innings
CINCINNATI (AP) – Kyle Schwarber hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning, then completed yet another big night at Great American Ball Park with a solo shot in the 13th, rallying the Chicago Cubs to
Work Resumes to Restore 1911 Indian Statue in Ogle County
OREGON, Ill. (AP) – Work has resumed on restoring a 48-foot tall statue of a Native American overlooking the Rock River in northern Illinois.
Federal Agency has Plan to Give Refunds to Buyers of Book
CHICAGO (AP) – The Federal Trade Commission has a plan to issue refunds to more than 800,000 customers who bought a now imprisoned television pitchman’s weight-loss book.
Veterans’ Advocate Sues Madison County for Right to Work
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) – A southwestern Illinois veterans’ advocate is suing Madison County after he was barred from his office following a violent incident his lawyer blames on post-traumatic stress disorder.
Man, Dog Fatally Shot Before House Fire Near Rockton
ROCKTON, Ill. (AP) – The Winnebago County coroner’s office says a man found dead Saturday after a fire ravaged his home had been shot to death.
Madigan Calls Gov. Rauner’s Rumpus Over Pay ‘Diversionary’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says the rumpus Gov. Bruce Rauner is making over a 2 percent legislative pay raise is a “diversion” from reaching agreement on the state budget.
Bloomington Man Charged with Murder of Accountant Ex-Wife
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) – Bloomington police investigating the slaying of an accountant found shot to death in her office have charged her ex-husband with murder.
Illinois Village Reaches $185K Settlement with Gun Collector
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) – An Arlington Heights man will receive $10,000 in a settlement with the village over the seizure of three antique firearms.
Chicago Alderman Stops Work on Electronic Billboard
CHICAGO (AP) – An alderman on the Northwest Side of Chicago has temporarily halted work on a digital billboard along the Kennedy Expressway.