Secretariat's mighty ride jolted all of racing 45 years ago
NEW YORK (AP) Ron Turcotte peeked under his arm with about a quarter-mile to go in the Belmont Stakes. The other horses were mere dots behind him and Secretariat.
Birmingham announced as latest member of spring Alliance
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (AP) Birmingham will be the seventh city with a team in the new Alliance of American Football.
GPD investigating Sunday night stabbing
A Galesburg man was transported to St. Francis Medial Center in Peoria after receiving multiple stab wounds in an apparent attack Sunday night.
Diefendorf, Heather A.
Mrs. Heather Ann Diefendorf, 34, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 2:32 pm Thursday, May 31, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Reitman, William G.
William G. “Bill” Reitman, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away At 5:01 pm, Saturday, June 2, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL
Williams, Lois I.
Lois I. Williams, 85, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:25 am, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, IL
Knox graduates class of 2018
A new wave of alumni were handed their diplomas at Sunday’s commencement ceremony on Knox College’s campus.
Alderman to consider housing standards and rental licensing
After months of conversation and compromise tonight the Galesburg City Council could finally approve new housing standards and a rental licensing program.
Wacha loses no-hit bid in 9th, Cardinals beat Pirates 5-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Michael Wacha lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning when pinch-hitter Colin Moran led off with a single, leaving to a huge ovation and pitching the St. Louis Cardinals past the Pittsburgh
Palka, Engel hit back-back HRs as White Sox beat Brewers 6-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Daniel Palka and Adam Engel hit back-to-back homers in a three-run sixth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Sunday.
Lester, Cubs blank Mets 2-0 for 4-game sweep
NEW YORK (AP) – Jon Lester dominated for seven innings and Javier Baez stole home to break a scoreless tie as the Chicago Cubs blanked the New York Mets 2-0 Sunday, completing a four-game sweep and winning
Chicago police: 11-year-old found with head wound, dies
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say an 11-year-old boy has died after being found with a head wound on the floor of a home.
More damage done to Black Hawk statue while under cover
OREGON, Ill. (AP) – A protective plastic shroud encasing a century-old Black Hawk statue was removed only to reveal damage to the northern Illinois landmark has gotten worse.
Judge: ‘In God We Trust’ motto is no religion endorsement
CHICAGO (AP) – A court has ruled that the motto, “In God We Trust,” on money doesn’t amount to a religious endorsement, so it doesn’t violate the U.S. Constitution.
Luxury student housing project under way in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – A developer from Rhode Island has begun work on a 538-bed luxury apartment building for students in Champaign.
Program offers free summer meals, snacks to Illinois youth
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Children across Illinois will have access to free, healthy meals and snacks this summer even though they’re not in school.
Police arrest truck driver in I-74 shattered windows cases
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – A central Illinois prosecutor says a truck driver from Wisconsin used a slingshot and metal ball bearings to shatter windows in vehicles along Interstate 74.
Jury selection to start in 2005 beauty salon slayings case
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) – A trial is expected to start for a St. Louis man charged in the 2005 stabbing deaths of three people at a southwestern Illinois beauty salon.
New wrongful convictions could pressure Chicago’s finances
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago has paid out more than $650 million in police misconduct cases over the past 15 years or so, and that expenditure is expected to increase yet more.
Event to celebrate life of slain Chicago honor student
CHICAGO (AP) – The parents of a Chicago girl who was fatally shot after returning from President Barack Obama’s inauguration plan to celebrate her life during what would have been her 21st birthday.