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Sentencing rescheduled for Granite City man convicted in Illinois deputy’s death
Sentencing for a 24-year-old Granite City man convicted in the death of a Knox County deputy has been rescheduled, court records show. Daylon Richardson now is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 9, according to Henry County Court records. Court records say Richardson appeared May 6 in court after his objection to mandatory natural life in […]
Bushnell Couple Awarded Record $41 Million in Illinois Medical Malpractice Case Against Multiple Healthcare Providers
A staggering $41 million has landed in the lap of a former attorney and his wife following a month-long trial that culminated in a Cook County jury pointing the finger at multiple healthcare providers for a severe medical oversight. Craig Pierce, once a practicing lawyer from Bushnell, and his wife Susan, are to receive what is thought to be Illinois' largest medical malpractice payout for a plaintiff over 70, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Galesburg sends 7 girls to state as boys prepare to host sectionals
If Syriah Boyd has her way, she’ll become an alchemist at the IHSA Girls State Outdoor Championship, which will be held May 16-18 in Charleston. Simply put, the Galesburg High School senior sprinter wants to turns her bronze medals into gold. At last year’s Class 2A state meet on...
A Pipe Dream Come True: Aledo's Elijah Kelly ('24) to Direct Monmouth College's Athletic Bands
Starting the day after his graduation from Monmouth on May 19, Kelly will be in charge of two of those groups — the Fighting Scots Marching Band and the Pep Band — in his new role as director of athletic bands."It was kind of a pipe dream for a little bit," said Kelly, who first learned that the position might become a reality late last fall. "What person right out of college gets to direct their pep band and marching band?"
Kirkwood Middle, Richview Middle schools to face off in championship soccer game
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The boys championship game is set! The number one ranked Kirkwood Orange team will face off against the number two ranked Richview Blue team in the Montgomery County Middle School Soccer Championship game. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Monday May 20th at Kirkwood High School. At 6 p.m., the same day and same field, West Creek Maroon will play Rossview Red in a competition for 3rd place.
Grammy-nominated trumpeter returns to Galesburg for Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival
Victor Garcia returns to Galesburg this week for the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival. And the Grammy-nominated trumpeter will keep busy, with school visits and a total of six performances with various ensembles throughout the week. Garcia has performed alongside the likes of Aretha Franklin and Wynton Marsalis. His organ quintet has...
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