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6 days ago | galesburg.com | Jess Root

It is Game 7 of the NBA Finals and a new champion will be crowned on Sunday. The Indiana Pacers visit the Oklahoma City Thunder, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City (ABC). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

1 week ago | galesburg.com | Steven Spearie

Steven SpearieSpringfield State Journal- RegisterCentral Illinois temperatures will be climbing. That means the control for the air conditioning setting might be the most valuable piece of property in the house. More: Hot, humid weather hitting central Illinois this weekend. What you need to knowThe U.S. Department of Energy recommends setting your thermostat to 78 degrees when you are at home during the summer. Do you follow the recommendations or do you go more an "igloo" type of setting.

1 week ago | galesburg.com | Claire Grant

Springfield, Illinois is now home to the world's largest air-inflated sports dome, standing at 98 feet tall. The city anticipates the sports park will generate $25 million in revenue and attract 250,000 visitors annually. Local schools are discussing potential use of the dome for practice. It's official: Springfield is now home to the largest air inflated sports dome in the world. The new Springfield Clinic Dome at Scheels Sports Park, 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd., reached its peak June 18.

1 week ago | galesburg.com | Kathi E. Edwards

Kathi EdwardsSpecial to the Galesburg Register-MailThe weekend brings the Midsommar Music Festival, a Farm Safety Camp and Maquon’s Fireman’s Day, along with car shows, fundraisers, live music and more to the Galesburg area. The Sidewalk SocialWhat: The Sidewalk Social is presented by CommunityGro and Sprinkle & Spoon. Enjoy an evening of joy, creativity and connection. To participate in the sidewalk chalk art competition, there is a $5 entry fee for ages 7-17 and $10 for adults age 18 and older.

1 week ago | galesburg.com | Karissa Waddick |N'dea Yancey-Bragg |Michael Loria

A Massachusetts jury returned a verdict in the Karen Read case, acquitting her of the most serious charges and finding her guilty of a lesser charge. Karissa Waddick N'dea Yancey-Bragg Michael LoriaUSA TODAYA Massachusetts jury found Karen Read not guilty of the most serious charges and guilty on a lesser charge related to the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe, ending a weekslong trial that has drawn intense attention from true-crime fans across the country.