Record Store to Open in Galesburg
Local residents will soon have access to a large collection of vinyl, 8-tracks, and various other music sources.
Local Church Prepares for Easter Weekend Services
Searching for chocolate bunnies and painted eggs will not be the only events happening this Easter Weekend.
Duncan, Haslem, Gasol Among 12 Twyman-Stokes finalists
MIAMI (AP) — San Antonio’s Tim Duncan, Chicago’s Pau Gasol and Miami’s Udonis Haslem are among 12 finalists for this year’s Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award.
Cubs Prospect Bryant `Disappointed’ to Start Year in Minors
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago Cubs power-hitting prospect Kris Bryant says he’s disappointed that he’s not going to start the season in the major leagues, adding he did his best to make the roster.
Harvey Completes Stellar Spring as Mets Tie Cardinals 0-0
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — All the tuneups are complete for Matt Harvey. Next up is the real thing.
Goldschmidt Doubles Twice, Diamondbacks Beat White Sox 10-2
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs with a pair of doubles, Tuffy Gosewich had four hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks roughed up Jose Quintana, beating the Chicago White Sox 10-2 Thursday.
Blues Handle Flames 4-1, Clinch Playoff Spot
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jaden Schwartz had a goal and an assist and Jake Allen got light work in net for the St. Louis Blues, who ended a three-game home losing streak and clinched a playoff spot
Blackhawks Clinch Playoff Spot with 3-1 Victory Over Canucks
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Toews and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks clinched a playoff spot with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.
No Bail for Naperville Man Charged in Non-Fatal Stabbings
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A judge has denied bail for an 18-year-old Naperville man accused of stabbing a couple as they slept in their home.
Southwestern Illinois Man Gets 26 Years in Fatal Shooting
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A 20-year-old southwestern Illinois man accused in a fatal shooting has been sentenced to 26 years in prison.
10 Welles Films in 7 Weeks at Woodstock Festival
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — Still trying to solve the mystery of “Rosebud?” Get your fill of Orson Welles onscreen at Woodstock’s “Orson Welles Film Festival” to celebrate the cinema master’s 100th birthday.
Rockford Airport Drawing Passengers with Amenities
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Rockford airport officials say enhanced amenities and international air service has translated into full flights and steady traffic.
Father: Quincy Bar Fight Led To 12-year-old ‘s Shooting
QUINCY, Il. (AP) — The father of a 12-year-old Quincy, Illinois boy killed in a weekend shooting says his son was mistakenly targeted for wearing a hooded sweatshirt similar to one worn by a bar fight participant.
Developer Intends To Save Giant Oak Tree in Waukegan
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A planning official in the northern Illinois city of Waukegan says developers intend to save a giant Bur oak tree estimated to be more than 200 years old.
March Proves Colder and Snowier Than Usual in Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ state climatologist says March was both colder than normal and unusually snowy.
Speaker Madigan Wants to Increase Funding for Crime Labs
CHICAGO (AP) — House Speaker Michael Madigan wants to increase funding for state crime labs to address a backlog in processing evidence.
Short-Term Fix Allows Court Reporters to Avoid Furloughs
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Court reporters faced with spending several days at home each week as part of a cost-cutting response to an Illinois budget crisis are back at work thanks to a short-term fix by state
Court: Alleged Al-Qaida Backer’s Money Belongs to Gov
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal appeals court says the $6 million an alleged al-Qaida supporter invested with a Chicago brokerage belongs to the U.S. government and can’t go to insurance companies who paid victims of the September
Mark Kirk Says He’ll Support Lynch’s Nomination For AG
CHICAGO (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says he’ll vote to support Loretta Lynch’s nomination for Attorney General.
Audit: NIU Employee Improperly Reimbursed $32K For Travel
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — The new finance boss at Northern Illinois University says he’s looking into what the school should do after a state audit found a temporary employee was improperly reimbursed $32,000 for travel.