Goreville Man, 72, Dies After Head-On Crash in Marion
MARION, Ill. (AP) — A 72-year-old Goreville man has died after he was involved in a head-on crash in Marion.
Authorities Investigate Family of Girl Found Alone
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cook County sheriff’s department says it’s investigating the family of a 3-year-old girl who was found alone near a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
Suburban Chicago Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Child
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (AP) — A 27-year-old suburban Chicago man has been convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child younger than 12.
Douglas County Company Recalls Ham Loaf Over Allergens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A Douglas County food company is recalling about 2,400 pounds of ham loaf because it could sicken people who are allergic to wheat.
Illinois Woman to Earn First Specialty Chemistry Degree
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois college student is on track to become the first in the U.S. to earn a new specialty chemistry degree.
Democratic Candidate Emerges to Run for Schock Seat
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A Springfield school board member says he wants to become the Democratic nominee in the upcoming special election to fill the seat vacated by former Congressman Aaron Schock.
Prosecutor Stops Taking Cases From Troubled Police Agency
BROOKLYN, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois prosecutor says he is no longer taking cases from a troubled village police force targeted in a recent state police raid.
Residents Displaced in Southern Illinois Mine Collapse
BENLD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities have evacuated several southern Illinois homes in response to damage caused by sinking ground above a collapsed Macoupin County mine.
Combined Voter Turnout Higher Than 2011 Elections
17 and 15—those were the two voter turnout percentages tallied within Knox County and the City of Galesburg following Tuesday’s elections.
Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival Continues Tonight
A 35 year old festival that has been bringing the sounds of Jazz to the area will continue with events tonight in downtown Galesburg.
New Board and Council Members Ready To Begin
Now that elections are over, a new District 205 School Board and Galesburg City Council will soon be seated. The newly elected candidates already have plans to get to work.