October 5, 2017 | WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM

Ducks start season with expectations higher than ever

The Anaheim Ducks have made eight playoff appearances since winning the Stanley Cup in 2007.

Steelers plan to run all over Jaguars

Bell exploded last week for the Steelers.

Patriots take on Buccaneers in possible high-scoring Thursday night game

Jameis Winston is excited about the next challenge in the maturation of the young Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jeffrey W. Jehling

Jeffrey Wayne Jehling, 50, of Galesburg, died at 9:28 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017 at First Christian Church, with a memorial

Ellen “Louise” Gaul

Ellen “Louise” Gaul, 86, of Monmouth, IL, died at 8:15 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL. She was born February 16, 1931 in Stahl, MO, the daughter of Basil V. and

GHS girls golf team moves on to Sectionals

In the Class 2A Moline Regional, Quincy Galesburg, and Dunlap would make the cut to move on to sectionals.

Judge burns satanist, tosses suit over ‘In God We Trust’

CHICAGO (AP) — Hell may have to freeze over before a self-declared satanist gets another shot at challenging the constitutionality of the motto, “In God We Trust,” on American money.

Bald eagle injured in southern Illinois is returned to wild

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — A bald eagle has been returned to the wild three weeks after it was hit by a vehicle and injured in southern Illinois.

Grant Park restoration cost after Lollapalooza tops $500,000

CHICAGO (AP) — The cost of restoring Chicago’s Grant Park after Lollapalooza earlier this year is now known.

Chicago schools dropping lawsuit filed over state funding

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Public Schools is dropping its lawsuit against the state of Illinois alleging a failure to adequately fund the district.

Street closures, precautions begun ahead of Chicago marathon

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago city officials and race organizers are closing streets and urging the public to stay safe during the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

Man who killed 8 people in Illinois and Missouri sentenced

HILLSBORO, Mo. (AP) — A man imprisoned for killing six people in Illinois has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing an Arkansas couple in Missouri.

DCFS investigator assaulted while trying to aid 2-year-old

STERLING, Ill. (AP) — An investigator for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is hospitalized after being assaulted while trying to take protective custody of a child.

4-year-old girl dead, 5 relatives injured in Illinois fire

POCAHONTAS, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a 4-year-old girl has died and five of her family members are hospitalized after a southern Illinois house fire.

Lawmakers seek answers about Illinois Lottery’s manager deal

CHICAGO (AP) — As the Illinois Lottery gets closer to finalizing a deal with a new private manager, some lawmakers are frustrated with the lack of details being provided to the public.

Case dropped against Rockford man who was in prison 23 years

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a northern Illinois man who spent more than 23 years behind bars for a 1993 killing and armed robbery.

Hammond reflects on state budget impasse

Monday’s annual Galesburg Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon held at Knox College hosted several local politicians including Senator Chuck Weaver, Senator Jil Tracy, Representative Dan Swanson, Representative Norine Hammond, and Assistant Director of the Department of Agriculture

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