Chewning, Edward L.
Edward L. Chewning, 78, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 10:24 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Wallace, Wanda L.

Wanda Lee Wallace, 86, of rural Kewanee, died at 10:43 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA peacefully surrounded by love.
Larson, Karleen A.

Karleen A. Larson, 78 of Alpha, IL died Wednesday May 2, 2018 at home. Services are 2:30 PM Saturday May 5, 2018 at Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral Home in Woodhull.
Reining, Charles D.

Charles D. “Chuck” Reining, age 47, of Galesburg, Illinois died on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 12:14 A.M. at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.
Traff, Richard L.
Richard Leo “Dick” Traff, 77, of Wataga, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Galesburg.
Houston Texans star J.J. Watt takes his training to NASA
Houston Texans star J.J. Watt takes his training to NASA
BC-Sports Showcase Digest,ADVISORY
A look ahead to top enterprise and feature stories planned globally by AP Sports. New digests will go out each Thursday and Monday and will be repeated on other weekdays. Please note that story plans may change
Siena hires Jamion Christian as men's basketball coach
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (AP) Siena has hired Jamion Christian to replace Jimmy Patsos as its men’s basketball coach.
Study: Diversity remains low in sports news departments
The number of jobs held by people of color and women in sports departments at newspapers and websites has improved slightly but remains low, with most positions dominated by white males, according to a study released Wednesday.
Nick Wright believes the Raptors know they cannot beat LeBron James
Nick Wright talks 2018 NBA Playoffs with Colin Cowherd. Hear what he had to say about the Cleveland Cavaliers after their Game 1 win over the Toronto Raptors.
Bond set for Galesburg man charged with hate crime

Bond has been set for a Galesburg man charged with a hate crime for allegedly causing damage and defacing a church at Oak Run.
Trainer Lukas savoring first Kentucky Derby berth since 2015
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The smile on D. Wayne Lukas’ face shows how much he still loves what he’s doing.
Police reopen 7 sex assault investigations involving Nassar
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) Authorities in a Michigan community have reopened seven sexual assault cases in response to a 2004 abuse report that failed to result in charges against now-disgraced Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar.
WATCH: Best dunks so far from the NBA Playoffs
WATCH: Best dunks so far from the NBA Playoffs
Colin Cowherd reacts after Cleveland’s Game 1 win against the ‘Baby Dinosaurs’
Colin Cowherd talks 2018 NBA Playoffs. Hear his thoughts on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers after their latest win over the Toronto Raptors.
Colin Cowherd: ‘Steph Curry is everything Russell Westbrook is not’
Colin Cowherd talks 2018 NBA Playoffs. Hear his thoughts on Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors after last night’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Night at the Ballpark Ticket Winners
From all who had registered to win at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg on Tuesday (5/01), WGIL congratulates Teresa Hills of Abingdon and Pam Butler of Galesburg as our winners of pairs of tickets for the Cardinals versus
Lyme Disease treatment measure passes Illinois House.

An issue that was brought before 74th District State Representative Dan Swanson by constituents was treatment for Lyme Disease.
The 313: Caption The Moment … Goose attack! (VIDEO)
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Knox College introducing major in environmental science

Until now Knox College students who were interested in studying environmental science have been custom-building a curriculum through combining chemistry, biology, and earth science classes.