Rockford Boylan captures IHSA golf sectional Oct 15, 2008
GALESBURG - Pekin girls golf coach Chris Neville wasn't disappointed about his team's last-place finish Monday in the Illinois High School Association Class AA Galesburg Sectional ... Belvidere North (356), Galesburg (365), Sterling (365), Peoria Notre Dame (375), Hampshire (378), Normal West (383) and Pekin followed the qualifiers. (Pekin Times, IL)
Caterpillar Inc. leadership programs to be discussed Oct 10, 2008
He is also a member of the board of trustees for Knox College in Galesburg. In the Peoria area, he serves on the boards of the Fayette Companies, the Heartland Partnership Council, and the Peoria Symphony Foundation. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Psst! No shame in a little gossip, experts say Oct 8, 2008
"Gossip can keep people in line and make them do the right thing," says Frank McAndrew, a professor of psychology at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. "If people know that their reputations will be damaged by gossip if they are not pulling their share of the work or if they are cheating others in some way, they may be less likely to do these bad things." Gossip can make people more likely to do good things, as well. (MSNBC -- Health)
Girls attempt to end state series dry spell Oct 8, 2008
Only the first three teams will advance to the Galesburg Sectional on Monday at Lake Bracken Country Club, so there will be heartbreak for one member of Neville's quartet. Three-time defending state champion Normal U. High is in the Normal Regional field, but the champs will be hard pressed to make it past regionals this year. (Pekin Times, IL)
Obits: Reyelts Oct 8, 2008
She graduated from New Boston High School at the top of her class and attended Knox College in Galesburg, IL. At Knox she was affiliated with Delta Delta Delta sorority. On October 27, 1935 she was united in marriage with Melvin "Mick" Reyelts. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Philip Haring, 92, retired professor of political science Oct 7, 2008
Mr. Haring graduated with a doctorate in political science and began working as a professor at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. in 1954. (Boston Globe)
Illini Sports Network Oct 3, 2008
Galesburg, WGIL-AM 1400 Jacksonville, WJIL-AM 1550 Jerseyville, WJBM-AM 1480 Kankakee, WKAN-AM 1320 Kewanee, WKEI-AM 1450 LaSalle-Peru, WLPO-AM 1220 Litchfield, WSMI-FM 106. 1 Litchfield, WAOX-FM, 105. (Fightingillini.com)
CHS girls win golf triangular Sep 23, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Should the federal government invest $700 billion in the troubled financial sector. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
COLUMN: Lincoln-Douglas Debate makes for great weekend Sep 23, 2008
The next Lincoln-Douglas Debate Reunion 08 event is at Galesburg the weekend of Oct. 4. While there was rain all around on Saturday, the debate reunion at the Coles County Fairgrounds managed to avoid any precipitation problems. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Area bands wow crowd at PCHS Sep 23, 2008
Eight high schools from the central Illinois region competed in this year's Pekin Dragon Classic: Morton, LeRoy, El Paso Gridley, Farmington Central, Paris, Olympia, Macomb Senior and Galesburg ... Imagination ran rampant at this year's competition, and with program themes ranging from Morton's A Brave New World to Galesburg's The Divine Comedy, the show had no problem capturing the audience's, and the judges', attention. (Pekin Times, IL)
State prep powers test Lick Creek Sep 21, 2008
Joining the fab four'' and host Pekin in the Classic field are Belleville East, Belleville West, Bloomington, Champaign Central, Danville, Decatur Eisenhower, Galesburg, Metamora, Moline, Morton, Normal Community, Normal West, Peoria Notre Dame, Peoria Richwoods, Pontiac, Rantoul, Rock Island, Springfield and Washington. Pekin is coming off its best performance of the season at Lick Creek, a 155-172 Mid-Illini Conference victory over Washington Tuesday. (Pekin Times, IL)
Killing spree suspect indicted in last 4 deaths Sep 19, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Now that the slates are picked, what is the biggest issue in the presidential election. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Suspect in killing spree charged in 4 more murders Sep 19, 2008
Sheley also faces murder charges in the deaths of a 93-year-old man Sterling man whose body was found stuffed in the trunk of a car, a 65-year-old man whose body was found behind a grocery store in Galesburg, and an Arkansas couple whose bodies were found behind a gas station in a Missouri community near St. Louis. Prosecutors in Knox County are seeking the death penalty in the slaying of Ronald Randall of Galesburg. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Blagojevich a no-show at historic sites Sep 18, 2008
Other sites to be closed include the Lincoln Log Cabin near Charleston, which had about 82,700 visitors last year, the Vandalia Statehouse, which nearly 31,700 people visited, and the birthplace of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Carl Sandburg in Galesburg, which had nearly 8,600 visitors last year, according to state figures. The state s largest union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, said the governor s absence from the places he wants to shutter shows he s out of... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Blagojevich has never visited parks, sites targeted for closure Sep 18, 2008
Other sites in question include the Lincoln Log Cabin near Charleston, which had about 82,700 visitors last year, the Vandalia Statehouse, which nearly 31,700 people visited, and the birthplace of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Carl Sandburg in Galesburg, which had nearly 8,600 visitors last year, according to state figures ... -- Carl Sandburg birthplace, Galesburg. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Long-term care workshops set Sep 18, 2008
Oct. 29: Galesburg, Knox County Agri Center. Nov. 12: Arthur, Arthur Community Building. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Community leaders seek ways to help Methode lay-offs Sep 18, 2008
Shoup pointed out that the last big lay-off situation she dealt with was when Maytag went out of business in Galesburg. She said the union helped provide laid-off workers with Christmas gifts, school supplies, winter coats, and more. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
The National Weather Service has issued an alert Sep 16, 2008
Click here for full text of the alert. TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE EXTRAS FRONT PAGE PDF. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dragons rack up titles to capture own invitational Sep 9, 2008
The Lady Dragons fell to Belleville West, 25-10, 25-9; host Quincy 25-8, 25-12; East Moline 25-18, 25-18; Galesburg 25-19, 25-20; and Pittsfield, 25-20, 29-27. Comments. (Pekin Times, IL)
VB squad ready for challenge Sep 6, 2008
Joining Pekin and the host school at Quincy will be Belleville West, East Moline, East St. Louis, Galesburg, Pittsfield and Springfield (Mo. Glendale. (Pekin Times, IL)
Suspect in 8 murders could face execution Sep 4, 2008
Knox County State's Attorney John Pepmeyer filed paperwork in a Galesburg, Illinois, court Wednesday saying he will seek the death for Nicholas Sheley (SHEE'-lee) of Sterling, Illinois, in the death of Ronald Randall. The 65-year-old Randall was from Galesburg. (WREG.com, TN)
State cuts to close historic sites Aug 30, 2008
Carl Sandburg birthplace, Galesburg. Cahokia courthouse. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
35-county tourism brochure available Aug 26, 2008
n Illinois Nauvoo, Galesburg, Monmouth, Jacksonville, Macomb, Quincy, Brown County and Pike County. n Iowa Fairfield, Villages of Van Buren (Van Buren County), Henry County, Fort Madison, Burlington and Keokuk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Lola Mae Shoup Aug 26, 2008
Survivors include: three children, Blanche Shoup of Galesburg, Ill. Fred David Shoup Jr. and his wife, Eileen, of Warsaw, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Club clipboard Aug 14, 2008
District I Fall Meeting will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at the United Methodist Church, Knoxville, and Present Regents Meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Packing House, Galesburg. The first meeting of Amaquonsippi Chapter will be Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Parlin-Ingersoll Library, with Honorary Chapter Regent and Registrar Mrs. Lawrence I. Bordner as the speaker. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
State Champ! Aug 14, 2008
Fineran was her grade school teacher for five years in a little one-room school near Galesburg. When I won the regional, Violet Fineran was the first person I thought about, Clayton said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Midwest slaying suspect pleads not guilty Aug 7, 2008
Sheley is charged with kidnapping 65-year-old Ronald Randall, hijacking his truck, stealing his wallet and killing him on June 28 in the town of Galesburg. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Providence Journal Aug 5, 2008
With friends like Robert Rubin (now of Citigroup, late ruler of the Clinton administration s Treasury Department), Obama can afford to condescend to the laid-off Maytag workers of Galesburg, Ill. their jobs moved to dollar-an-hour Mexico. (Harper's Magazine)
How Time Flies 07/31/08 Jul 31, 2008
Five other cities are also in the running: Champaign, Springfield, Decatur, Peoria and Galesburg. 25 years ago. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
St. Jude runners prepare Jul 31, 2008
Runners from cities like Chicago, Macomb, Bloomington/Normal, Decatur, LaSalle/Peru, Springfield, Lincoln, Champaign/Urbana, Galesburg, Canton, Dunlap, Chillicothe, Elmwood, Macomb, Pekin, Quincy, Richwoods High School, St. Louis and the Tri-County send runners to Peoria to meet the Memphis to Peoria Runners and help kick off the St. Jude Telethon held in Peoria each year in August. In 1985, Chris Christian and the Starved Rock Runners Club, began the 66-mile LaSalle/Peru to Peoria leg of the... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Prosecutors unseal new indictment against Sheley Jul 29, 2008
Judge Steven Bordner also raised Nicholas Sheley's bail to $10 million, up from $1 million, in the June 28th bludgeoning death of Ronald Randall in Galesburg. Police suspect Sheley also bludgeoned to death seven other people in Illinois and Missouri in late June. (WREG.com, TN)
Canton Hall of Fame welcomes new members Jul 29, 2008
On February 12, 1960, Cruser played an outstanding game against Galesburg, who was ranked #1 in the state with a 15-1 record ... In his very first varsity football game as a sophomore, Rhodes threw a no-hitter against Galesburg, winning 12-0. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Mattoon stays alive in Cal Ripken Ohio Valley Jul 28, 2008
MATTOON With rain close, Mattoon's 12-year-old stars made sure Galesburg was not. Mitch Godden had a double, a single, a sacrifice fly and three RBIs while winning pitcher A.J. Nichols had a double and three RBIs as Mattoon beat Galesburg 13-2 Sunday night in an elimination game in the Cal Ripken 12-year-old Ohio Valley Regional baseball tournament ... Galesburg 020 0 - 2-3-3. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Tourney hosts looking to show their stuff Jul 25, 2008
In fact, Illinois third-place finisher Galesburg also landed in the regional as a replacement for the West Virginia team not making the trip. Two other runners-up are replacing Ohio and Michigan champions not using its regional berth. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Revised Ripken Ohio Valley to start Friday Jul 24, 2008
Galesburg, which finished third in the state tourney, also landed an Ohio Valley Regional berth replacing the West Virginia champion choosing not to attend. Also opting not to make the trip to Mattoon were Ohio and Michigan state champions with Northern Indiana runner-up Taylor and Western Kentucky runner-up Edmonson County serving as the replacements. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bankruptcy court official files motion for liquidation in ethanol plant case Jul 20, 2008
Galesburg attorney Barry Barash, who was hired to represent Central Illinois Energy in bankruptcy proceedings, has asked U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Thomas Perkins to remove Suzanne Ginger from the Central Illinois Energy board, citing a conflict of interest. Barash appears to charge 400 an hour for his time, billing records in court documents indicate. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Andrew Newsom Jul 19, 2008
Andrew David Newsom, infant son of Amy Lynn Newsom, died at birth and went to be with Jesus, on July 15, 2008, at the Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois. A private service will be held. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Brother of Midwest Killing Spree Suspect Charged Jul 18, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Thursday, July 17, 2008. (Fox News)
Sheley's alleged accomplices indicted in case Jul 17, 2008
In addition to the Reed case, Nicholas Sheley is charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Galesburg man and Arkansas couple killed in Festus, Mo. He also is the lone suspect in the deaths of four people killed in a Rock Falls apartment. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Brother of man suspected in 8 slayings is charged Jul 17, 2008
Sheley is already charged with two killings in Illinois and remains jailed in Knox County in Galesburg, Ill. Brother of man suspected in 8 slayings is charged. (Anchorage Daily News)
A push for locally grown food makes safety sense Jul 13, 2008
Several farmers' markets in Galesburg and the surrounding area offer locally grown fruits and vegetables. And the variety is phenomenal: hot peppers, lettuce, beets, onions, kale, cherries, raspberries, radishes, potatoes, and yes, tomatoes, though those grown locally are just now becoming ripe. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Annawan dealership sold to Rantoul firm Jul 13, 2008
In addition to the Annawan location, Birkey s also serve the Illinois communities of Galesburg, Macomb, Gibson City, Hoopeston, Hudson, Oakland, Urbana, Polo, Prophetstown and Williamsport, Ind. The company also operates four Case Construction Equipment contracts, a Chrysler automotive dealership, and a golf and turf store in the St. Louis area. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Ripken state is set for Mattoon Jul 8, 2008
Game 3: Casey vs. Galesburg Silver, 3 p.m.. Game 4: Galesburg Gold vs. Mattoon, 5 p.m.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Biths Announced Jul 8, 2008
Johnson Matthew and Jiliane (Jamison) Johnson of Altona are the parents of a daughter, Lauren Grace, born June 5 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Court dates set for trio accused of covering for Sheley Jul 8, 2008
Sheley, 28, has been charged with murder in the deaths of Reed and Ronald Randall, 65, of Galesburg, Ill. He is a suspect in the deaths of Brock Branson, 29, Kenneth Ulve Jr., 25, Kilynna Blake, 20, and her 2-year-old son, Dayan, all of whom were found beaten to death June 30 in a Rock Falls apartment, and in the deaths of Tom and Jill Estes of Sherwood, Ark. (Sioux City Journal)
Sheley prosecutors mulling option to seek death penalty Jul 6, 2008
GALESBURG Al-though charges have been filed in only two of the eight deaths linked to accused murderer Nicholas T. Sheley, the two Illinois prosecutors involved in the case are discussing whether they will seek the death penalty ... Knox County has charged Sheley with first-degree murder, aggravated battery, aggravated vehicular hijacking and two counts of theft in connection with Monday's beating death of 65-year-old Ronald A. Randall of Galesburg ... After Thursday's court hearing, law... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Authorities mull reasons for alleged killing spree Jul 6, 2008
Randall's body was found Monday behind a grocery store in Galesburg. Authorities believe Sheley, 28, killed seven other people in the past week, including a 93-year-old man from Sheley's hometown, Sterling, whose body was found stuffed in the trunk of a car last Thursday; two men, a woman and 2-year-old child, whose remains were discovered Monday in an apartment in nearby Rock Falls; and a couple whose bodies were found Monday behind a gas station in a Missouri suburb of St. Louis. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
How citizens stepped up to end manhunt Jul 6, 2008
Sheley is jailed on $1 million bond in Knox County, where he faces first-degree murder and other charges in the beating death of 65-year-old Ronald Randall, whose body was found Monday behind a grocery store in Galesburg. Video. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Public tipsters help foil fugitive murder suspect Jul 5, 2008
Sheley is jailed on $1 million bond in Knox County, where faces first-degree murder and other charges in the beating death of 65-year-old Ronald Randall, whose body was found Monday behind a grocery store in Galesburg. Sheley is so far charged in just one other killing -- that of 93-year-old Russell Reed -- but authorities say evidence links him to each crime scene. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Details emerge in capture of killing spree suspect Jul 4, 2008
A Knox County judge in Galesburg on Thursday upheld a $1 million bond during a court appearance on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery, vehicle hijacking and theft in the beating death of 65-year-old Ronald Randall. Sheley waived his right to a public defender, indicating he would hire his own attorney. (New York Post)
Killing spree suspect held on $1 million bail Jul 3, 2008
He was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ronald Randall, 65, whose body was found behind a grocery story in Galesburg ... The following day, Monday, authorities found Randall's body in Galesburg, about 80 miles south of Rock Falls, and obtained an arrest warrant naming Sheley ... A gas station attendant in Galesburg, less than 60 miles from where the call was placed near Davenport, Iowa, told police that he saw Sheley, who appeared to have blood on him, at the gas station, the... (CNN -- US)
Illinois, Missouri Murders Jul 2, 2008
Police in Galesburg say they've obtained a warrant for Nicholas Troy Sheley on charges including first-degree murder, aggravated battery and vehicular hijacking in the death of Ronald Randall. Randall's body was found behind a Galesburg, Ill ... Authorities also are examining possible connections between the cases and recent homicides in Galesburg, a community about 60 miles southwest of Rock Falls, and in Festus, Mo. (CBS News)
Suspected serial killer caught when he went out for a smoke Jul 2, 2008
The spree continued that night 60 miles south in Galesburg, Ill. Police in Galesburg believe Sheley stole a late-model pickup and killed its ... owner, Ronald Randall, 65, of Galesburg, at a carwash. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
8 slayings, 2 states 1 suspect caught Jul 2, 2008
Also killed in the spree were men in the western Illinois towns of Sterling and Galesburg ... Saturday also was the last day the four Rock Falls victims and the Galesburg victim were seen alive ... Also on Monday, the body of Ronald A. Randall, a 65-year-old retiree, was found behind a grocery store in Galesburg. (Chicago Tribune)
Ozone Ramblers return home for concert July 3 at Captain Kirk's Jul 2, 2008
DAILY DEMOCRAT - News. Weather in Fort Madison, IA. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Murder Warrant Issued for 'Person of Interest' in String of Midwest Killings Jul 2, 2008
They've obtained a warrant for his arrest on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery and vehicular hijacking in the death of Ronald Randall, who was beaten to death and left behind a Galesburg, Ill ... Sheley also is believed to have connections to a recent homicide in Galesburg, a community about 60 miles southwest of Rock Falls, and two slayings about 250 miles further south in Festus, a Missouri suburb of St. Louis, Burek said. (Fox News -- Politics)
Elizabeth B. Kiddoo Jul 2, 2008
Mrs. Kiddoo was born May 16, 1918, in Galesburg, Ill. the daughter of Charles and Phebe Sheriff Kellums. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Police seek man in string of Ill., Mo. killings Jul 2, 2008
Galesburg Police obtained a warrant for Nicholas T. Sheley on charges that also include aggravated battery and vehicular hijacking in the death of Ronald Randall, 65, whose body was found behind a grocery store Monday ... Also Monday, Randall's body was found near a trash bin in Galesburg, a community about 60 miles southwest of Rock Falls ... about 250 miles south of Galesburg. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Authorities: Deaths In Ill., Mo., May Be Related Jul 2, 2008
Police in Galesburg, in northeastern Illinois, said they had a warrant for Sheley's arrest on charges including first-degree murder, aggravated battery and vehicular hijacking in the death of Ronald Randall. Randall's body was found behind a Galesburg grocery store, and an autopsy Tuesday 00000D3D showed the 65-year-old died from blunt force trauma to the head ... The Galesburg grocery store where Randall's body was discovered is about 60 miles southwest of Rock Falls. (CBS News -- US)
FBI launches manhunt for suspected... Jul 2, 2008
Police in Galesburg, in northeastern Illinois, said earlier they had a warrant for Sheley's arrest on charges including first-degree murder, aggravated battery and vehicular hijacking ... Randall's body was found behind a Galesburg grocery store ... The Galesburg grocery store where Randall's body was discovered is about 60 miles southwest of Rock Falls. (CNN -- Law)
Cops Catch Killing Spree Suspect Jul 2, 2008
He faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery and vehicular hijacking in the death of Ronald Randall, whose body was found Monday behind a grocery store in Galesburg, in northwestern Illinois, police said. An autopsy showed the 65-year-old died from blunt force trauma to the head. (Time.com)
Local law enforcement honored as 'Heroes of the Highway' Jun 28, 2008
The Galesburg woman lost her daughter, Lisa Stone, when a drunk drivers car collided with Stones in 1989. She said it was humbling to see Friday morning the McLean County officers who were working to arrest drunk drivers. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Amtrak's Southwest Chief running, but not in FM Jun 26, 2008
DAILY DEMOCRAT - News. Weather in Fort Madison, IA. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Lee County Speedway holds Mid-Season Championships Jun 24, 2008
Dean McGee Sr. took the long way around to get from Galesburg, Ill. to Donnellson from the Illinois side of the river and then took the short way around the 3/8-mile to claim his third A-Feature victory and move into the points lead. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Another levee breach forces small Illinois towns evacuation Jun 18, 2008
MRS. wrote on Jun 17, 2008 10:58 PM:" I was in Iowa Friday and Saturday. Very sad situation. I was rerouted off I80 to Dubuque then down to waterloo where I was able to get on to DesMoines. The flooding is so bad I rerouted 200 miles to get around. I came home Saturday afternoon; I think these roads are the very roads I was on. I brought 34 into Galesburg where I picked up 74 and finished my trip. Thank the Lord for the N.G. they were out and doing a very good job. I have a son that lies in... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
