Police Confirm Couple Dead in Dietrich Avenue Shooting

Galesburg Police have confirmed that a husband and wife are dead as a result of a shooting near 164 Dietrich Avenue.
Galesburg Police Respond to Report of Shots Fired

Galesburg Police responded yesterday to reports of shots fired on the 100 block of South Dietrich Avenue.
Bustos Comments in Favor of Renewable Fuel Grants

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that 21 states, including Illinois, will receive funding through the Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership.
Sandburg Historic Site, Bishop Hill to Remain Open Despite Illinois Museum Closures

Two area historic sites remain safe, despite threats that could close down various other state museums in Illinois.
Pilots Reunite at 44th Annual National Stearman Fly-in

Pilots from 21 states around the country have flown in to Galesburg for the 44th Annual National Stearman Fly-in.
Dehler, Elsie L.

Elsie Lee Dehler, 97, of Galesburg, died at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Heartland Health Care Center.
Broline, John “Curtis”

John “Curtis” Broline, 93, of Woodhull, Illinois died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois.
Receiver Randall Cobb Returns to Practice for Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Receiver Randall Cobb has returned to practice for the Green Bay Packers after missing the last week of the preseason with a sprained right shoulder.
Bears WR Alshon Jeffery Returns to Practice

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – Chicago Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery practiced Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month after being sidelined by a left calf injury.
Cubs Hire Jared Porter as Pro Scouting Director

CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs have hired Jared Porter as their director of pro scouting/special assistant.
Bettman Hasn’t Tried to Talk to Kane During Investigation

TORONTO (AP) – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says he has not talked to Patrick Kane while the Chicago Blackhawks star is being investigated about a sexual-assault allegation.
Lindor, Ramirez Power Indians Over White Sox, 6-4

CHICAGO (AP) – Francisco Lindor had three hits, including a homer, Jose Ramirez also homered and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Carpenter, Piscotty Lead Cardinals Past Cubs 4-3

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Matt Carpenter tripled and scored two runs and Stephen Piscotty doubled in the winning run Wednesday, leading St. Louis past the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to end the Cardinals’ three-game losing streak.
LaHood, Mellon Square Off in Special Election Today

Illinois voters in the 18th Congressional District will head to the polls today to decide who will take over a vacant seat and become the next U.S. Representative.
Knox County Has Successful First Zoning Adjudication Hearings

Last night at the Knox County Zoning Committee meeting, the committee talked about how the first month of Zoning Adjudication Hearings went.