UConn still top team in AP women's basketball poll
NEW YORK (AP) UConn extends its run at No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll.
UConn still unanimous No. 1 in Associated Press women's Top 25 basketball poll; Baylor moves up to second
NEW YORK (AP) UConn still unanimous No. 1 in Associated Press women’s Top 25 basketball poll; Baylor moves up to second.
Cardinals sign DeJong to six-year contract
Shortstop Paul DeJong signs deal with St. Louis Cardinals through 2023 with club options for 2024 and 2025
Paul DeJong, Cardinals agree to $26 million, 6-year contract
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) Shortstop Paul DeJong and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a $26 million, six-year contract, a deal that includes team options for 2024 and 2025.
Kindhart, Douglas C.
Douglas C. Kindhart, 50, of Roseville, IL passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, at his home. He was born Wednesday, August 30, 1967 in Monmouth, IL the son of Jerry and Beverly Jean (Helton) Kindhart.
Uptown Bar cited for second time this year

For the second time this year a Galesburg bar was cited for violating the liquor ordinance by allowing patrons to smoke inside.
Bouchez, Patsy A.

Patsy A. Bouchez, 84, of rural LaFayette, died at 7:10 p.m., Friday March 2, 2018 at Seminary Village in Galesburg.
G & M Distributors To Give Up Pepsi Business

G & M Distributors has been a long time Pepsi distributor but they are divesting themselves of that portion of their business. G & M president Adam Vitale joined Tom Meredith on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk
Lee, Eulanda Y.

Mrs. Eulanda Y. Lee, 50 of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 11:56 a.m. Monday, February, 26, 2018 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Robbins, Dale O.

Dale O. Robbins, 88, of Galesburg, IL formerly of Alpha, IL died Thursday, March 1, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Haptonstall, Francis R.

Francis R. “Frank” Haptonstall, 80, of Galesburg, died at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Smolensky, Ira M.
Ira M. Smolensky, 69, of Monmouth, IL died at 8:16 am, Thursday, March 1, 2018 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.
Carlson, John M.
John M. Carlson, 94, passed away Thursday March 1, 2018, 8:45 a.m. at Marigold Rehab and Healthcare Center Galesburg, IL. He was born Friday March 2, 1923 in Alexis, IL, the son of Harry and Evelyn (Nelson)
Bradford, James R.

James R. Bradford, age 82, of Knoxville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Knox County Nursing Home.
Pendergast, Helen S.

Helen S. Pendergast, 90, of Galesburg, died at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Courtyard Estates, Knoxville.
Walljasper, Karen E.

Karen E. Walljasper, 51 of Abingdon, passed away at 10:47 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Abingdon-Avon District 276 Schools Heading Into The 21st Century

Abingdon-Avon District 276 is under the direction of first-year superintendent Dr. Mike Curry. Mike joined Tom Meredith on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about how the district is faring just more than halfway through the school year.
City council could approve housing standards update – first time in almost fifty years

Galesburg Aldermen will be looking at approving updates to the minimum housing standards and a rental licensing program ordinance tonight.
Ceremony set to release Illinois bicentennial postage stamp
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is set to issue a stamp honoring Illinois’ 200th anniversary of statehood.
Rauner directors to answer panel on Legionnaires’ response
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Officials in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration will again face lawmakers’ inquiries over the response to the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at the Quincy veterans’ home.