McKee, Stephen M.
Stephen M. McKee, 45, of Oquawka, passed away at 8:09 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2015, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA.
Campbell, Margaret Elizabeth Walters
Margaret Elizabeth Walters Campbell, 104, of rural Seaton, IL died at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Genesis Hospital, Aledo, IL.
LeBron: ‘I’m ready to go’ for opener
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James says his back feels good and he will be active for the Cavaliers’ season opener on Tuesday in Chicago.
Chicago Bulls open Hoiberg era with Derrick Rose in lineup
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls will open a new era under coach Fred Hoiberg with Derrick Rose in the lineup.
Toews, Blackhawks beat slumping Ducks 1-0 in overtime
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Toews scored 51 seconds into overtime, Corey Crawford made 39 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Anaheim Ducks 1-0 on Monday night in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference finals.
State Secretary of Education tours area schools
Illinois Secretary of Education Beth Purvis spent this morning and afternoon visiting area schools on a bus tour of small and rural education facilities.
Plea hearing set in East St. Louis strip club killing
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A plea hearing is scheduled for an East St. Louis strip club bouncer charged with killing a customer with his pickup truck and beating a dancer and two others.
Illinois gymnastics coach accused of sexual abuse in Georgia
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago gymnastics coach is accused of sexually abusing two children with disabilities during a trip last spring to Georgia for a competition.
Peoria prepares 40th anniversary fete with German city
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Peoria is planning a celebration in 2016 to mark the 40th anniversary of its sister-city relationship with Friedrichshafen (FREED’-rik-shay-fin), Germany.
Shooting victims at suburban industrial park identified
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — Autopsies have been scheduled for two suburban Chicago men who were pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting in an industrial park.
Old post office in riverfront city of Alton finds buyer
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — An old post office in the Mississippi River community of Alton has a new owner, but it’s not clear what’s ahead for the building.
Police chiefs: Universal background checks for gun purchases
CHICAGO (AP) — The nation’s police chiefs are calling for universal background checks for anyone trying to purchase a firearm.
City budget finds a balance
Though be it a short term solution, the Galesburg City Council looks to have tentatively balanced their budget following last night’s discussion during a work session.
Collister, Barbara Anne
Barbara Anne Collister, 88, of Galva, died at 3:00 AM, Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Hillcrest Home in Geneseo.
Harlow, James H.
James H. Harlow, 55, of Monmouth, passed away at 3:33 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2015 at his home.
Senator Weaver tours the 37th district
On the heels of his first senate meeting last week, Republican Senator Chuck Weaver has been making the rounds of the 37th District.
Motorcyclist injured in afternoon wreck
An area man suffered serious injuries this afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle just south of the Wataga city limits on Knox Highway 40.
Seats for NFL public hearing on possible Rams move go quick
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams fans appear eager to let the NFL know how they feel about the franchise’s possible relocation to Los Angeles.
LeBron practices for first time since back injection
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James has gone through a full practice for the first time since he received an anti-inflammatory injection in his back.
Red Bulls beat Fire 2-1, win Supporters’ Shield
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Sacha Kljestan had a goal and an assist and the New York Red Bulls won the Supporters’ Shield as Major League Soccer’s regular-season champion with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on