“Guide to Greater Galesburg” aims to help bring workers here

The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the Knox County Partnership for Economic Development are looking to increase the workforce and bring people to Galesburg from out-of-town. The two entities have published the “Guide to Greater Galesburg.”
Deahl, Charles W.

Charles “Chuck” W. Deahl, 75, of Galva, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo.
Two arrested in Walgreens armed robbery

UPDATE: Two Indianapolis, Indiana residents have been charged with armed robbery with a firearm, aggravated unlawful restraint, and aggravated fleeing and eluding police in relation to the armed robbery of the West Fremont Street Walgreen’s Monday morning.
Woodward, Donna K.
Donna K. (Peck) Woodward, 71 of Abingdon, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, September 9, 2018 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Williams, Ralph B.
Ralph “Butch” Budd Williams, 87 of near Abingdon, passed away at 8:34 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at his home.
Whittaker, Virginia

Virginia Whittaker, age 91, of Galesburg, died at 8:15 P.M. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Hudson, Illinois at her son’s home, surrounded by her family.
No. 2 Clemson has fixes to make on highly touted defense
No. 2 Clemson is buckling up for the long-ball challenge after this weekend’s defensive escape at Texas A&M
Struggling Seminoles see plenty of areas for improvement
Nightmare start to Taggart era at Florida State, struggling Seminoles see areas for improvement on offense, defense and special teams
Cavaliers re-sign forward Rodney Hood
Cleveland Cavaliers re-sign forward Rodney Hood to 1-year contract
Spain's players say they'll make final decision on US game
Spain’s players’ association says it will have the final say on whether La Liga will play a regular-season match in the United States this season
Bradley holds off Rose in playoff to win at Aronimink
Keegan Bradley holds off Justin Rose in sudden-death playoff to win rain-plagued BMW Championship for 1st PGA Tour victory in 6 years
Vols avoid turnovers, penalties in first games under Pruitt
Tennessee avoiding penalties, turnovers in first two games of Jeremy Pruitt’s tenure
Hoosiers deliver finishing touch after season of close calls
Hoosiers deliver finishing touch after season of close calls
Seahawks still waiting for update on Doug Baldwin's knee
The Seattle Seahawks are still waiting to learn the severity of the injury to Doug Baldwin’s right knee
Titans' Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker on injured reserve
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker placed on injured reserve after the Tennessee Titans’ season opener
Panthers coach mum on injuries to TE Olsen, RT Williams
While the Panthers opened the regular season with a 16-8 win against the Dallas Cowboys, it did not come without a cost
Knox and Monmouth again move up in rankings of U.S. liberal arts colleges

U.S. News and World Report has released their 2019 rankings of the best liberal arts college in the country.
Firefighters extinguished car fire on 74

Firefighters put out a vehicle fire on Interstate 74 this weekend.
Rodgers returns from injury, Packers beat Bears 24-23
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes in the second half after returning from a knee injury, and the Green Bay Packers overcame a 20-point deficit for a thrilling 24-23 win over the
Heaney tosses 7 shutout innings, Angels top White Sox 1-0
CHICAGO (AP) – Andrew Heaney began the season on the disabled list with an elbow injury. Now, the 27-year-old left-hander is on the verge of finishing with a slew of career bests.