Police arrest New York man with 27 pounds of pot
Officers arrested a New York man yesterday after the 43-year-old suspect believed to be holding more than 27 pounds of pot broke a window out of an Amtrak train and fled from Galeburg drug interdiction police.
Three arrested in weekend traffic stop
Police arrested three Galesburg men over the weekend after a handgun with a filed off serial number and a small amount of marijuana was found during a traffic stop.
Galesburg man charged in Peoria meth bust
A Galesburg man is on the hook for Class X methamphetamine charges worth up to 60 years in prison following a drug bust in Peoria County.
Benson, Donald G.
Donald G. Benson, 92, of Maquon, Illinois passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 06, 2016 at 3:33 A.M. at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois.
Gehrig, Beulah I.
Beulah I. Gehrig, 93, of Maquon, Illinois, died at 2:20 P.M. Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.
Anderson, Helen K.
Helen K. Anderson, 95, a resident at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, formerly of Galva, died at 11:20 a.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the manor.
No. 23 Michigan State women beat No. 16 Northwestern 74-51
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Aerial Powers recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 21 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 23 Michigan State cruise past No. 16 Northwestern 74-51 on Sunday.
Villanova women hand No. 24 DePaul 1st Big East loss, 64-60
CHICAGO (AP) — Caroline Coyer scored 18 of her 25 points in the second half, Katherine Coyer made a free throw with 6.2 seconds left and Villanova beat No. 24 DePaul 64-60 on Sunday to knock off
Kahlil Felder, Oakland beat Illinois-Chicago 86-61
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Kahlil Felder scored 18 of his 26 points in the first half and Oakland beat Illinois-Chicago 86-61 on Sunday.
Hill, Nunn lead Illinois past No. 20 Purdue, 84-70
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Malcolm Hill scored 30 points and Kendrick Nunn added 22 to lead Illinois past No. 20 Purdue 84-70 on Sunday.
Blackhawks pound Avalanche 6-3 for 7th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa each scored two goals and the Chicago Blackhawks rolled to a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night that extended their season-high win streak to seven.
Ex-Chicago official’s traffic cameras bribery trial to start
CHICAGO (AP) — A trial is set to begin for a former Chicago transportation official accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and gifts to steer more than $100 million in red-light camera contracts
Bloomington considers private operator for city golf courses
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — The Bloomington City Council is considering turning over management of the city’s three golf courses to a private company.
Renovations underway at 1940s-era theater in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Renovations have been done on the 1940s-era Varsity theater in Carbondale.
Supreme Court case could impact fight between Rauner, unions
CHICAGO (AP) — A case being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could affect whether labor unions in Illinois may continue collecting fees from non-members.
Supreme Court case could impact fight between Rauner, unions
CHICAGO (AP) — A case being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could affect whether labor unions in Illinois may continue collecting fees from non-members.
Ex-law firm accounting employee pleads guilty to theft
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A 55-year-old Wilmington woman has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $500,000 from the Naperville law firm where she worked over six years.
Farm show to have discussion of deadly Fairdale tornado
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Severe weather will be a topic at this year’s Northern Illinois Farm Show in DeKalb.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball vs. Rockford East E-Rabs
The Week-long Martin Luther King Holiday basketball tournament tipped off on Monday night at Galesburg High School as the Silver Streaks Hosted Rockford East. The Galesburg Boys moved to 15 and 1 on the season as they
Western Illinois business development to create 1,300 jobs
HAVANA, Ill. (AP) — A new $150 million business development is expected to bring about 1,300 jobs to Western Illinois.