Two Galesburg bars in violation of liquor ordinance
Galesburg police officers doing bar checks in the early hours of Sunday found that two downtown bars were in violation of the city’s liquor ordinance.
LeBron reflects on MLK's legacy, criticizes Trump on holiday
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James says honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is more important than ever because ”we’re trying to be divided right now by somebody.”
UFC Fight Night: Jeremy Stephens calls out Brian Ortega after victory vs. Dooho Choi
Ortega, an LA native, is undefeated in 14 UFC fights.
Colin Cowherd saw Pittsburgh's lack of attention to detail on display this weekend
Colin Cowherd talks Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers after their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Blue Jays announce plans for extended protective netting
TORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays will extend the protective netting at Rogers Centre to the outfield end of each dugout this season and increase the height of netting behind home plate by approximately 10 feet to 28
Colin Cowherd: ‘Drew Brees was robbed of a conversation of his greatness’
Colin Cowherd talks Drew Brees after the New Orleans Saints lost to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in the NFL playoffs.
MLK Day: How Willie O'Ree broke the NHL color barrier
O'Ree played in the NHL from 1957-1979.
Hedges, Marilyn A.
Marilyn A. Hedges, 92, of Galesburg, formerly of Clifton, VA, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at home.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball vs Peoria High Lions
The final score may not reflect it, but the Galesburg Silver Streaks got off to a little bit of a slow start before coming up big in the second and fourth quarters, to knock off the Peoria
Supplies running down for area blood banks
The supply of blood in area blood banks has been dwindling over the last month according to the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.
Lakeside could see new features by summer 2019
Galesburg’s Director of Parks and Recreation hopes that by the end of 2018 the children’s water play feature at Lakeside Splash Zone will be replaced.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball vs Dunlap Eagles
Here is a recap of the game from WGIL’s Brad Bennewitz: “The Galesburg Boys Basketball team wrapped up a successful Martin Luther King tournament, with a record of 4 and 1 overall. Four straight victories,
Illinois lawmakers form subcommittee for digital currency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers have formed a subcommittee to explore state policies over decentralized digital currencies like bitcoin.
Peoria zoo holds contest to name baby giraffe
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — The Peoria Zoo is looking for help naming its newest resident.
4 central Illinois housing agencies get $418K from US
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Four central Illinois communities will share more than $400,000 in federal housing money to help families with job-training, education and more.
Hoosiers use 2nd half surge to pull away from Northwestern
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Robert Johnson scored 17 points and Juwan Morgan scored all eight points in the second half to lead the Indiana Hoosiers past Northwestern 66-46 on Sunday.
Chicago says architecture event drew 550K participants
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials say more than 550,000 people took part in the second architecture extravaganza of its kind in the city that recently ended.
Mantha helps Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Mantha and Tyler Bertuzzi each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the sloppy Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Sunday.
Car Sales Legend Rick Sandoval & Seth Cocquit From Harvest Sons
Thanks to my friend (& maybe the guy who sold you your last car) Rick Sandoval for stopping by to discuss his move to Galesburg Nissan. Also, to Seth Cocquit from the band Harvest Sons &
Mayor’s office says Chicago hits new record for tourists
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago mayor’s office says the number of tourists to the city in 2017 was more than 55 million — a new record.