David LeRoy Ryner
David LeRoy Ryner, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:12 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. David was born November 7, 1942 in Galesburg and raised by his parents, Robert and Frances M. (Ring) Ryner. Dave married Becky S. Strahlman on September 27, 2005 in Galesburg. Dave is survived […]
MRHS Volleyball Now 18-7 on the Season
On Saturday, September 30 the MRHS varsity volleyball girls traveled to Orion for their last tournament of the season. The Titans went 2-2 for the tournament and finished in 5th out of 8th teams. The Titans first match was against Ridgewood. The Titans won the match in two sets with the scores of 21-10 and […]
Chicago Bears Remain Winless
The Bears remain winless after blowing a 21-point lead during a 31-28 loss to the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field. Justin Fields threw four touchdowns to give Chicago a 28-7 lead in the third quarter, but the Bears defense let Denver tie the game with about seven minutes left in regulation. The Bears got into […]
Cubs Miss Out On Postseason
A day after getting eliminated from postseason contention, the Cubs ended their season with a 4-0 loss to the Brewers in Milwaukee. The Cubs had just five hits in the loss. Drew Smyly was charged with his 11th loss after surrendering three runs on two hits in a third of an inning. Chicago lost five […]
United Board of Education Holding Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Classroom Space in Buildings
An open letter to the United 304 Community Hard to believe that the 2023-24 school year marks the 20th year of existence for the United CUSD 304. As with anything that reaches a second decade of life, we as a district are faced with new decisions because things that may have made sense in previous […]
Fighting Scots Football Falls to IC on Saturday
The Monmouth College football team scored on their first two drives but were held to just three points in the second half in a 20-17 loss at Illinois College on Saturday. The Scots (2-2, 2-1) will host Grinnell College next Saturday for homecoming. Illinois College kicked a field goal from the Monmouth two on their […]
Brig. Gen. Chris Lawson ’88 to be Inducted Oct. 6 During Alumni Impact Awards Ceremony in Mellinger Commons
An alumnus who used his ROTC experience at Monmouth College as a springboard to become a brigadier general in the Army will be inducted into the school’s prestigious Hall of Achievement as part of Homecoming weekend activities. The induction of Brig. Gen. Chris Lawson ’88 of Springfield, Illinois, will be held during the Alumni Impact Awards at […]
Sandburg Hosting College Fairs Oct. 4 in Hamilton, Oct. 5 in Galesburg
Representatives from more than two dozen colleges and universities will be on hand for Carl Sandburg College’s upcoming college fairs in Galesburg and Hamilton. The Hamilton college fair will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Hamilton Junior High School. The college fair in Galesburg will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 5 in John […]
$4.15 Million Commitment to Monmouth College to Support Students and Global Engagement
Krueger Center for Global Engagement at Monmouth College to include Karen Krueger Chair in Global Engagement and an endowed fund to support globally-themed internships, research projects, intensive language instruction, and campus speakers and symposia. Monmouth College has received one of its largest commitments in College history, and it will be used to provide students with […]
OSF HealthCare President and CEO Lisa DeKezel Encourages Yearly Mammograms and Stresses Early Detection
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. OSF HealthCare St. Mary and Holy Family Medical Center President and CEO Lisa DeKezel reminds individuals that yearly screenings and early detection is vital: “At OSF Holy Family, we do walk-in Wednesdays. Please put it on your calendar, make it a priority. Early detection and getting your screening […]