Creal Springs Man Gets 6 Years For Meth Lab in Motel Room
MARION, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois man accused of cooking meth in front of his 2-year-old daughter has been sentenced to six years in state prison.
Ferrara Candy to Expand in Bolingbrook
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — Ferrara Candy Co. will build a 250,000-square-foot packaging facility in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook.
Rooftop Owner Pleads Not Guilty to Charges He Cheated Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — A 46-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to cheating the Chicago Cubs out of royalty payments so patrons could view games at Wrigley Field from his rooftop club.
Southern Illinois Prosecutor Dismisses Cases After Raid
BROOKLYN, Ill. (AP) — St. Clair County prosecutors have dismissed 21 criminal cases investigated by a village police force that was the target of a recent state raid.
Judge To Rule What Lawyers Get in Retiree Premium Refunds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A judge will soon decide how much in fees lawyers should get out of refunds stemming from lawsuits that struck down an Illinois law making retirees pay premiums for state-subsidized health insurance.
Ferrara Candy to Expand in Bolingbrook
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — Ferrara Candy Co. will build a 250,000-square-foot packaging facility in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook.
Northwestern Launches Center for Huntington’s Disease
CHICAGO (AP) — Northwestern Medicine in Chicago has opened a center devoted to the treatment of Huntington’s disease.
Ruling Expected on Free-Speech Issue in Chicago Mayoral Race
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge is expected to decide whether the Chicago Transit Authority must allow employees to distribute leaflets in break rooms opposing Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s re-election bid.
Illinois Governor, GOP US Senator Criticize Indiana Law
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says Indiana’s religious objections law may open the door to discriminatory behavior.
Organizations Bring Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a number of local organizations will join together to spread awareness about child abuse.
Roseville Trucking Business Moves to Monmouth
A local trucking company will haul its business to a new location, in order to work with a new business that recently came to town.
Naked Woman Found Dead in Brush Near Brooklyn Strip Clubs
BROOKLYN, Ill. (AP) — Police have identified a 44-year-old St. Louis woman who was found shot to death near several strip clubs not far from the Illinois-Missouri state line.
Man Accused of Kidnap, Sexual Assault of Woman in 80s
BEARDSTOWN, Ill. (AP) — A 49-year-old man is being accused of kidnapping a woman in her 80s from her central Illinois home and sexually assaulting her.