Qatar World Cup head say blockade poses 'no risk' to event
LONDON (AP) The regional blockade on Qatar poses ”no risk” to the 2022 World Cup going ahead, the tournament head said on Friday, maintaining that logistical obstacles are being overcome and building work is continuing with only
Darnold looks to get back to winning ways vs. Oregon State
After 13 consecutive victories, Sam Darnold had almost forgotten what it felt like to go back to work after a loss.
Griffen, Vikings set to spoil debut of Bears' top pick Trubisky
The Minnesota Vikings defense will try to disrupt the NFL debut of Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.
Ducks rally from 4-1 deficit to stun Coyotes
After falling behind 4-1 Thursday night to the Coyotes, Anaheim responded with four consecutive goals to edge Arizona 5-4.
Dougherty on Alleman Pioneers
Coming off their first conference win of the season, this week marks a potential turning point for the Galesburg High School football team and its bid to return to the playoffs.
Prosecutors seek maximum sentence in Chicago terrorism case
CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors want the maximum 15-year prison term for a young Chicago-area man who sought to join an al-Qaida-linked group fighting Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria.
4 Illinois men arrested for torturing, killing piglets
BENTON, Ill. (AP) — Four people from southern Illinois have been arrested on charges of theft and animal torture after they allegedly stole piglets and killed them.
Mental health reports pending for school shooting suspect
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois high school student accused of shooting a classmate has undergone a mental evaluation, but the results haven’t been completed.
Rauner expresses doubt on state funds for Obama library
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says he doubts the state can afford to help pay for infrastructure work around the proposed Obama Presidential Center.
Buffett’s sheriff son to build $4M Illinois dispatch center
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s son Howard Buffett will build a $4.2 million regional dispatch center south of Decatur in central Illinois.
Illinois road closes to allow safe crossing of snake species
WOLF LAKE, Ill. (AP) — The Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois has closed one of its roads to ensure the safety of snake species that cross it on their way to hibernate.
Las Vegas shooting prompts more security at Chicago Marathon
CHICAGO (AP) — Police say they’re increasing security for Sunday’s Chicago Marathon after a gunman opened fire on an outdoor music festival in Las Vegas from his high-rise hotel room earlier this week, killing 58 people.
Progressive governor candidate makes Galesburg campaign stop
A candidate for Illinois governor will be stopping in Galesburg today to convince voters of his progressive vision for the state.
Dozens help harvest soybean crop of Illinois farmer who died
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (AP) — As many as two dozen farmers helped harvest the southern Illinois soybean fields belonging to a farmer who died this summer after he was trapped under an antique tractor.
Missing Chinese scholar’s family ‘sorrowful’ at new charge
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Family members of a missing University of Illinois scholar from China say they’re “sorrowful and grieved” that there’s more evidence to show she has died.
Former deputy wanted on warrant arrested in LaSalle County
EARLVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in north central Illinois say they’ve captured a former LaSalle County sheriff’s deputy wanted for contacting the mother of the teenage girl he’s accused of holding against her will.
Saad, Blackhawks pound Penguins 10-1 in opener
CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Saad scored three times in his return to Chicago and Ryan Hartman had a goal and four assists, helping the Blackhawks pound the Pittsburgh Penguins 10-1 on Thursday night.
Martha J. Anderson
Martha J. Anderson, 96 of Milan, IL, formerly of New Windsor, IL died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline, IL. Cremation has been accorded. Graveside memorial services are 11:00 a.m. Monday,
Patricia L. Shea
Patricia Lee Shea, 86, of Galesburg, died peacefully on Wednesday, October, 2017 at 1:50 p.m. in Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Pat was born July 19, 1931 in Monmouth, the daughter of Leroy and Mildred (Oaks) Ryan. She
Silver Streaks volleyball team sweeps Rock Island
The Galesburg High School Silver Streak girls moved to 12-9 and 4-3 in the Western Big Six Conference with their sweep of Rock Island Thursday night: 25-20, 25-21.