Pillar hits go-ahead HR to lift Giants over Cardinals 9-8
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Kevin Pillar had four hits, including a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied to cool off the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 Wednesday night.
Bieber strikes out nine, Indians beat White Sox 8-6
CLEVELAND (AP) – Shane Bieber struck out nine over seven innings to snap a three-game losing streak and Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer as the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 8-6 on Wednesday night.
Bleeding trauma kits distributed to Illinois schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Schools in Illinois are receiving emergency materials to stop victim bleeding in case of serious accident or incident. The Illinois Terrorism Task Force announced Wednesday that it distributed more than 7,000 so-called Stop
Illinois State enrolls largest freshman class in 33 years
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) – Illinois State University says this year’s freshman class is its largest in 33 years.
Officials say ticket sales up at Du Quoin State Fair
DUQUOIN, Ill. (AP) – Officials say revenue and ticket sales were up at the Du Quoin State Fair.
Chicago Teachers Union set date for strike vote
CHICAGO (AP) – One day after the start of a new school year for about 350,000 students, the Chicago Teachers Union set a date for a strike authorization vote.
UI: Student charged in noose incident not currently enrolled
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – The University of Illinois says a student charged with a hate crime for leaving a noose in a residence hall elevator is no longer enrolled at the school.
More documents relating to Van Dyke murder trial released
CHICAGO (AP) – The final documents relating to the murder trial of a white former Chicago police officer in the 2014 shooting death of black teenager Laquan McDonald have been released.
Charges against ex-Rep. Aaron Schock officially dismissed
CHICAGO (AP) – Corruption charges against former Rep. Aaron Schock have been officially dismissed six months after prosecutors’ surprise announcement they’d struck a deferred prosecution deal with the defense.
Illinois AG seeks answers on immigrant medical care cases
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois has joined over a dozen states in asking the federal government for details on a decision to stop considering requests from immigrants seeking to remain in the country for medical treatment and other
Royals rally past Tigers 5-4
Kansas City’s Jorge Soler hits homer No. 40
April trial date set in R. Kelly’s federal case in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has set an April 27 trial date in R. Kelly’s federal case in Chicago that accuses the R&B star of child pornography and obstruction of justice.
Smollett’s attorneys argue city lawsuit should be tossed
CHICAGO (AP) – Jussie Smollett’s attorneys say the actor shouldn’t have to pay Chicago $130,000 for the police investigation into what he claimed was a racist and homophobic attack because he had no way of knowing how
Likely tornado causes damage in suburban Chicago; 1 hurt
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – Officials say a suspected tornado caused damage in suburban Chicago, leaving one person injured.
Czechs headed to 2nd round of WCup; Turkey to consolation
The Czech Republic is headed to the second round of the World Cup, and Turkey’s collapse is complete
South Korea calls for ban of 'rising sun' flag at 2020 Games
South Korea calls for ban of ‘rising sun’ flag at 2020 Games
Trial begins of Swedish soccer chairman accused of fraud
Trial begins of Swedish soccer chairman accused of fraud
Powell, Beverley M.
Beverley M. Powell, 78, of East Moline, IL, formerly of Galesburg, died Monday, September 2, 2019 at Aledo Health and Rehab after a courageous battle with lung cancer since 2014.
Rohrig, Walter M. “Mike”
Walter M. “Mike” Rohrig, 67, of Galva, died at 5:35 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the home of his daughter surrounded by his family.
Stegens, Garry Lee
Garry Lee Stegens, 68 of Abingdon, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the Galesburg Cottage Hospital Emergency Room.