Two Fires Burn in Knox County
More than 16 volunteer fire departments, Ameren, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Department responded to a fire that burned an estimated 500 acres of land for hours this afternoon.
Finances and Curriculum Key Issues in Knoxville
As local elections move closer, candidates are weighing in on major issues–specifically in local school districts.
Illinois Sees Lack of Bids in Online Auction of State Planes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An auction of half of Illinois’ fleet of airplanes has had trouble getting off the ground.
Illinois Has Approved 2,000 Medical Marijuana Patients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois approved about 400 new patient applications for medical marijuana during March, bringing the total to 2,000 patients with complete paperwork.
State Help Possible For US Steel Workers in Granite City
GRANITE CITY, Ill. (AP) — A group of Illinois state lawmakers say they’re working to find resources to help more than 2,000 Granite City workers who will be laid off from U.S. Steel.
Inmate Overpowers Guard, Escapes From Eastern Illinois Jail
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — A convicted murderer awaiting sentencing has escaped from a jail in eastern Illinois after overpowering a guard and taking his keys, uniform and SUV.
Grichuk, Kozma to Fill Final Cardinals Bench Spots
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Infielder Pete Kozma and outfielder Randall Grichuk will fill the Cardinals’ final two bench spots on St. Louis’ opening-day roster.
Cubs Will Track Noise So Wrigley Rehab Doesn’t Disturb Fans
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are promising to monitor dust and noise to ensure Wrigley Field renovation work doesn’t spoil games for fans or players.
Bears Agree to 1-year Deal With Running Back Rodgers
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract with running back Jacquizz Rodgers.
Wainwright To Start For Cardinals On Opening Night
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched into the seventh inning in St. Louis’ 3-2 loss to Miami on Tuesday, and manager Mike Matheny said the ace right-hander will start for the Cardinals on opening night against
Dodgers OF Ethier Leaves After Getting Hit on Elbow
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier left Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox after he was hit on his right elbow by a pitch.
Fujikawa Fails to Get any Outs as Rangers Lose to Cubs 15-10
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyuji Fujikawa failed to retire any of the five batters he faced in an eight-run ninth inning as a Texas Rangers’ split squad lost to the Chicago Cubs 15-10 Tuesday.
Update: Motorcyclist in Critical Condition Following Abingdon Accident
The Abingdon Police Department has reported that at 8:52 this morning, a single vehicle motorcycle accident occurred on the 300th block of West Bernard Street in Abingdon.
4 Joliet Teens Face Child Porn Charges After Posting Video
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Four northeastern Illinois teenagers face child pornography charges after posting a video of themselves having a sexual encounter.
Historic Designation Sought For Murphysboro Courthouse
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (AP) — Continued repairs to an aging southern Illinois courthouse have some elected leaders hoping for a federal historic designation that could make it easier to pay for the building’s preservation.
Elgin Man Gets 37 years in Prison in Sexual Assault of Child
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (AP) — An Elgin man has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child he knew. Armando Vega was sentenced Monday by Kane County Associate Circuit Judge Clint Hull.
Walgreens Helping Shedd Aquarium Cut Pharmaceutical Waste
CHICAGO (AP) — A partnership with Walgreens is reducing pharmaceutical waste at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. At the same time, it’s ensuring veterinarians can quickly get everything from drops to settle a baby sea otter’s gassy stomach to
Naked Woman Found Dead in Brush Near Brooklyn Strip Clubs
BROOKLYN, Ill. (AP) — Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a woman found dead with apparent gunshot wounds near strip clubs not far from the Illinois-Missouri border.
U of Illinois Pushes to Finish Budget-Cuts Plan
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — University of Illinois administrators are pushing to finish a plan by next month to deal with the 31.5 percent cut Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed in state funding for universities.
‘Body by Jake’ Founder Bringing Fitness Campaign to State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is partnering with a national fitness icon to help combat childhood obesity in the elementary and middle schools.